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
Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, parents, journalists and opponents, director Kevin Shaw probes media bias, racial stereotypes, community pride and the ethical complexities of youth sports—showing how a moment meant to celebrate young athletes became a lasting stigma.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Natalie Eilbert covers mental health across Wisconsin with a focus on treatment access, disability rights, stigma reduction and suicide prevention.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
With the additional layers of cultural stigma, judgment, and limited access to quality care, the challenges multiply.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The lesser overall stigma attached to cremation has taken time, even after the Second Vatican Council formally approved cremation in 1963.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Natalie Eilbert covers mental health across Wisconsin with a focus on treatment access, disability rights, stigma reduction and suicide prevention.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
With the additional layers of cultural stigma, judgment, and limited access to quality care, the challenges multiply.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The lesser overall stigma attached to cremation has taken time, even after the Second Vatican Council formally approved cremation in 1963.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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For more stubborn or deep stains, like ink or red wine, combine equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to form a paste.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Take care not to touch the glands, or your hands will carry their taint to the meat.—
Maurice H. Decker,
Outdoor Life,
17 Sep. 2025
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Concern was etched in her voice and guilt rang through me.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Parents can enjoy guilt free screen time , which is actually educational.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were no songs from that album in the mix, which is a shame.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Menopause is a perfect time to expand your definition of intimacy, and that means removing the shame from having open and honest conversations.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 2 cups of hydrogen peroxide and use a white cloth to apply it to the stain and blot gently.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Let sit for 15-20 minutes, then blot away all the surface moisture.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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