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to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of marred
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
McCullers is still 32 but with a marred history since his seventh-place AL Cy Young finish in 2021.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2026
Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Now adults, after a childhood marred with tragedy, Guin flogs a memoir only tangentially related to the truth, and Ennis stages a new art exhibit, despite what happened at the last one.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Years frequently marred by scandals.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Last year's event was marred by several high-profile incidents, including a party boat shooting in Little River and multiple fights that sent several people to the hospital, according to ABC affiliate station WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 May 2026
The final show seemed to be marred by technical snafus, with stray sounds and glitches.
—Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The vote on March 22 was marred by allegations of foreign influence and corruption.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The superstar’s 2025 season was marred by multiple injuries.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Summer travel can be marred with challenges.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Adjective
Bondi's Epstein file controversies marred tenure Bondi's tenure was embattled by accusations of mismanagement over her handling of the Epstein files.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
McCullers is still 32 but with a marred history since his seventh-place AL Cy Young finish in 2021.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Now adults, after a childhood marred with tragedy, Guin flogs a memoir only tangentially related to the truth, and Ennis stages a new art exhibit, despite what happened at the last one.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Years frequently marred by scandals.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Last year's event was marred by several high-profile incidents, including a party boat shooting in Little River and multiple fights that sent several people to the hospital, according to ABC affiliate station WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 May 2026
The final show seemed to be marred by technical snafus, with stray sounds and glitches.
—Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The vote on March 22 was marred by allegations of foreign influence and corruption.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The superstar’s 2025 season was marred by multiple injuries.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Summer travel can be marred with challenges.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marred
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Since Ian, Orange County has deepened stormwater ponds in the area and repaired damaged pumps to improve flood storage and drainage before future storms.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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China's space program determined that the damaged spacecraft, Shenzhou 20, did not meet the safety standards necessary to carry astronauts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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After today, his legacy and his political future will forever be tainted and spoiled.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The review also found Sneed’s testimony was tainted by detectives’ tactics during questioning.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Three more are missing and presumed dead, while a further eight — including a firefighter — were injured, according to The Guardian.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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This round includes $200,000 for Chabad of Poway, which in 2019 was the target of a gunman who stormed in and killed a congregant and injured three people, including a child, her uncle and a rabbi.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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For the lovably imperfect real-life version, the designer wanted to reflect the artistry of Margo’s supportive roommate, who is instrumental in the realization of her friend’s art.—
Tomris Laffly,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Past Super El Niños are an imperfect guide to this upcoming one, since no two El Niños are alike in their impact.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Nobody can resist a saucy, savory sloppy joe, but you're bound to leave a sloppy joe meal with at least one article of clothing stained.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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And even before he got hurt, Nichushkin did nothing of note.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Live music and front-row ocean views don't hurt either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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And Jude isn’t above including a mocking slow-motion shot of a spoiled French boy totally whiffing a soccer kick.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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After today, his legacy and his political future will forever be tainted and spoiled.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The growth of extremes, if unchecked, could lead to the kind of politics that disastrously poisoned the 1930s.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Little does Linda realize that Bradley has poisoned the meal with deadly berries.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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“Marred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marred. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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