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
Everyone believes the stigma around suicide is exclusive to their community.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In his journey, Jordan has partnered with the nonprofit ZERO Prostate Cancer to raise awareness about the significance of prostate cancer screenings among Black men and help dissolve the stigma.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Employers have sought to expand access to such care and reduce stigma concerns in recent years.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Since then Baz has seemed determined to smash stigmas around pregnancy and breastfeeding.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In his journey, Jordan has partnered with the nonprofit ZERO Prostate Cancer to raise awareness about the significance of prostate cancer screenings among Black men and help dissolve the stigma.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Employers have sought to expand access to such care and reduce stigma concerns in recent years.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Since then Baz has seemed determined to smash stigmas around pregnancy and breastfeeding.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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Still, sometimes the heat is impossible to ignore — evident in the small sweat stains on Dinkel’s blue collared shirt.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, stainless steel sinks are fairly cheap, durable, easy to clean and resistant to stains and rust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The taint is caused when a chemical compound, 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA), interacts with bacteria or fungi in the wine bottle’s cork.—
Jeremy Harlan,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Some argued that, given the presumptive unethical taint of such collections, human remains should be buried or otherwise respectfully disposed of.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Noun
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So, foster an environment where taking time off is normalized and supported, not something that creates anxiety or guilt.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Commenters asked her lots of questions about the case, including what evidence convinced her of Donna’s guilt.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In more recent versions, joy is emphasized over shame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tens of thousands of spectators in Beijing looked on as the People’s Republic unveiled laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, and giant underwater drones alongside armored vehicles, tanks, and parading soldiers whose marching prowess put the rest of the world to shame.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Red Wine or Dark-Colored Food Stains As quickly as possible, lift away any solids and blot, blot, blot away the moisture.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wipe the area with a cloth dampened with cold water, then blot with a fresh sponge.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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