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
For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson twice had to resign from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
So far, Charles has spent his time on the throne dealing with a series of scandals, at times facing public heckles and difficult questions about his brother.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Trapped by a storm with a ballroom full of suspects, Hannah must sift through secrets, scandals, and sparkling masks to unmask a killer before the night ends.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Since then, even with IOC president Kirsty Coventry essentially dismissing the Epstein revelations about Wasserman, among some influential Angelenos a private consensus was taking shape that the exec had to leave before his scandals risked overwhelmed the 2028 Games themselves.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
He was caught up in the Spygate and Deflategate scandals during his time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, a new generation of NFL boldface names who have kept clear of personal scandals — think Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Travis Kelce, Lamar Jackson, Bo Nix, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey and Jayden Daniels — has been a significant help in rehabilitating the NFL brand.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson twice had to resign from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
So far, Charles has spent his time on the throne dealing with a series of scandals, at times facing public heckles and difficult questions about his brother.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Trapped by a storm with a ballroom full of suspects, Hannah must sift through secrets, scandals, and sparkling masks to unmask a killer before the night ends.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Since then, even with IOC president Kirsty Coventry essentially dismissing the Epstein revelations about Wasserman, among some influential Angelenos a private consensus was taking shape that the exec had to leave before his scandals risked overwhelmed the 2028 Games themselves.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
He was caught up in the Spygate and Deflategate scandals during his time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, a new generation of NFL boldface names who have kept clear of personal scandals — think Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Travis Kelce, Lamar Jackson, Bo Nix, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey and Jayden Daniels — has been a significant help in rehabilitating the NFL brand.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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Rare archives and present-day reflections reveal how lived experience, friendship, & exploration shaped the sound & stories behind the music.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the owners fired up a countertop popcorn machine, a disco ball hanging from the ceiling cast hundreds of shimmering reflections across the room.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Add shelves, apply stains, paint, and customize it even more to give yourself a unique backyard getaway.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Herr said to look for water stains on ceilings and walls inside of homes.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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