as in disgraces
a cause of shame
a scandal that for many years haunted the family of the banker convicted of embezzlement
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Recent Examples of scandals
After several past scandals and reforms, LAPD officials have said gang officers are among the most vetted in the department.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The issue of antisemitism is also roiling the Green Party, which has passed Labour in the polls, but is now facing numerous scandals involving its candidates posting antisemitic content.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Too often, oversight has been slow, fragmented and reactive, allowing financial crises and scandals like A3 in San Diego County to develop long before the state intervened.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Mills, despite a negative ad blitz against Platner, failed to capitalize on any momentum from his scandals.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
From royal scandals, multiple wars, and the rise of fascism, the early 20th century is fertile ground for drama.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 3 May 2026
By the late 1990s, however, the Fujimori government was increasingly beset by corruption allegations and human rights scandals, including scrutiny over the financing of Keiko’s education abroad.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, who chairs the committee, framed the effort as a rare and consequential moment, noting that the city has not pursued a comprehensive charter overhaul since 1999 and that the push for reform followed a series of scandals that eroded public trust.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a wide-ranging lawsuit in the wake of scandals that brought their career to a halt.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The issue of antisemitism is also roiling the Green Party, which has passed Labour in the polls, but is now facing numerous scandals involving its candidates posting antisemitic content.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Too often, oversight has been slow, fragmented and reactive, allowing financial crises and scandals like A3 in San Diego County to develop long before the state intervened.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Mills, despite a negative ad blitz against Platner, failed to capitalize on any momentum from his scandals.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
From royal scandals, multiple wars, and the rise of fascism, the early 20th century is fertile ground for drama.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 3 May 2026
By the late 1990s, however, the Fujimori government was increasingly beset by corruption allegations and human rights scandals, including scrutiny over the financing of Keiko’s education abroad.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, who chairs the committee, framed the effort as a rare and consequential moment, noting that the city has not pursued a comprehensive charter overhaul since 1999 and that the push for reform followed a series of scandals that eroded public trust.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a wide-ranging lawsuit in the wake of scandals that brought their career to a halt.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are micro-twists within the major ones, expressive fillips that blend confessions and aphorisms, and grand reflections along with jousts of seductive wit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Expect bleary-eyed reflections on his long career and hopefully some all-star cameos.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Photos showed large, blue stains on the counter and floor, indicating blood had been cleaned from those areas.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Pre-treat stains on your oven mitts and throw them in the washing machine in warm or hot water with the towels.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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