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
The pollen simply needs to move from the anther (male plant part) to the stigma (female plant part), all within the same flower.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The stigma and the constant comparison of the level of play to the men’s game hinder interest; consequently, the audience barely grows, and revenue and development fail to materialize.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Continue reading … WASHINGTON SECRETS — UFO investigator says stigma finally lifting on aliens after bombshell hearing.
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FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Researchers have previously documented persistent body image distortions following weight changes, particularly among people who have spent years navigating weight stigma.
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Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stigma
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The stigma and the constant comparison of the level of play to the men’s game hinder interest; consequently, the audience barely grows, and revenue and development fail to materialize.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Continue reading … WASHINGTON SECRETS — UFO investigator says stigma finally lifting on aliens after bombshell hearing.
—
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Researchers have previously documented persistent body image distortions following weight changes, particularly among people who have spent years navigating weight stigma.
—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stigma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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Ignoring water stains can lead to mold growth, structural damage, or costly repairs over time.
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Textra 11 Apex is not trying to replace a heavy-duty carpet extractor, and Fanttik is clear that it is not intended for stubborn, set-in stains or pet hair removal.
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.
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Murdaugh’s attorneys appealed the convictions, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk Becky Hill’s inappropriate comments to jurors implying his guilt.
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Graf said that comment violated a rule prohibiting prosecutors from expressing their opinion about the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
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According to Ronan, many individuals arrive at treatment carrying significant emotional burdens that include shame, disappointment, trauma, and self-doubt.
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The conditions that drive transmission — silence, shame, and avoidance — remain largely unchanged.
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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.
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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.
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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