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
But there's still a bit of a stigma around the name Sayonara.
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James Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
At the time, clients were more focused on physical health; cognitive health had a sort of stigma, viewed by many as just a treatment for early-stage dementia.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Many pregnant people report experiences of judgment, stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings.
—Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Traveling the state and helping people navigate the fear and stigma associated with their diagnoses was a formative experience, Duxler said.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
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James Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
At the time, clients were more focused on physical health; cognitive health had a sort of stigma, viewed by many as just a treatment for early-stage dementia.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Many pregnant people report experiences of judgment, stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings.
—Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Traveling the state and helping people navigate the fear and stigma associated with their diagnoses was a formative experience, Duxler said.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stigma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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Cleaning Pots And Pans Coffee grounds are a natural abrasive and can be added to any dish soap and water combo to scrub away pesky scum and food stains.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Rather than adjudicating guilt, the filmmakers opted to leave the question of truth open to viewers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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But moral injury, formidable as the idea is, doesn’t apply to Odysseus, who suffers from neither shame nor guilt.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Most people don't develop body shame in a vacuum.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Ji-Na is open and confident while Fatima remains closed off, her shame about her sexuality deeply culturally ingrained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Allow the garment to soak for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove it from the detergent solution and blot with a white paper towel or cloth.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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