as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery
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Recent Examples of stigma
As her video gained traction online, Amelia grappled with the social stigma of her condition.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Weight and Health The relationship between weight, disease and health is complex and shaped by stigma as well as science.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Leaving aside the difficulty of filing, the perhaps more significant barrier to choosing bankruptcy, for many Americans, is the stigma.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Weight and Health The relationship between weight, disease and health is complex and shaped by stigma as well as science.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Leaving aside the difficulty of filing, the perhaps more significant barrier to choosing bankruptcy, for many Americans, is the stigma.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
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That’s a stain that won’t wash away from this would-be American oligarch no matter who wins.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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In some cases, washing white clothes in hot water can help remove stains and maintain brightness.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Frost ruined Pasquet’s entire crop in 2021, and his 2022 vintage was more limited than usual because of smoke taint from forest fires in the region.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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These abuses and others like them must be eliminated and acknowledged as a taint upon 15 centuries of positive work.Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 30 July 2024
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In the end, the question of whether Cleo’s guilt could be circuitously traced back to any number of greater systems or prejudices or pressures makes no real difference.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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His guilt has been weighing on him, and according to Marlene, that guilty energy has kept Thunder from letting Owen get close.Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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The shame and fear from that policy linger on, even generations later.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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First, blot as much of the area as possible when something spills to remove excess moisture.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Not a single blot of paint in the Tate Modern repels the female soul, though the £84 annual membership fee may dissuade some female wallets.Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 28 June 2024
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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