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
Those contenders have also pounced on a smattering of ethics scandals throughout her tenure as city treasurer.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Her credibility and any future work for charities and indeed being accepted at all hinges on distancing herself from Andrew's scandals.
—Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The British monarchy has survived a lot of scandals and a lot of bad moments.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
As homeland-security secretary, Noem personally generated more scandals over the past year than a normal presidency would muster in four.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Those who scrutinize whether the level of government is still needed in Indiana have pointed to such scandals as evidence that the system should be reformed or eliminated.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
Republican voters demonstrated their willingness to embrace ultra-conservative candidates by bringing Attorney General Ken Paxton close to victory in the Senate primary despite his scandals and controversial history, suggesting the rightward trajectory of the GOP continues[1].
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Sheriff Garry McFadden overcame a litany of scandals and a criminal investigation on Tuesday night, fending off challengers in the race for sheriff, according to unofficial election results.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Similarly for Sanchez, whose party has had to weather corruption scandals and heavy losses in regional elections last month, criticizing another Western war in the Middle East is safer political ground.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Her credibility and any future work for charities and indeed being accepted at all hinges on distancing herself from Andrew's scandals.
—Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The British monarchy has survived a lot of scandals and a lot of bad moments.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
As homeland-security secretary, Noem personally generated more scandals over the past year than a normal presidency would muster in four.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Those who scrutinize whether the level of government is still needed in Indiana have pointed to such scandals as evidence that the system should be reformed or eliminated.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
Republican voters demonstrated their willingness to embrace ultra-conservative candidates by bringing Attorney General Ken Paxton close to victory in the Senate primary despite his scandals and controversial history, suggesting the rightward trajectory of the GOP continues[1].
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Sheriff Garry McFadden overcame a litany of scandals and a criminal investigation on Tuesday night, fending off challengers in the race for sheriff, according to unofficial election results.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Similarly for Sanchez, whose party has had to weather corruption scandals and heavy losses in regional elections last month, criticizing another Western war in the Middle East is safer political ground.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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Those reflections on youthful passion contrast sharply with the Mozzer’s current state of self-pity.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interview spanned the full breadth of Maas’s career and creative life, from exclusive release dates and fan theories about beloved characters to deeply personal reflections on the emotional labor behind her writing process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lip stains are in a moment of evolution.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Walk the inside perimeter and glance at ceilings or upper walls for any water stains, especially in attic spaces.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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