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
For Richardson, visibility also helps confront persistent stigma around addiction and recovery.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
And because of the stigma around divorce, women have largely gone through it in silence and alone.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
And this could be a more organized way and a more supportive way in which people who suffer from these conditions could take the leave without stigma, without fear.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Behavioral health advocates have disputed these claims and argued they are rooted in stigma.
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Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stigma
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
And because of the stigma around divorce, women have largely gone through it in silence and alone.
—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
And this could be a more organized way and a more supportive way in which people who suffer from these conditions could take the leave without stigma, without fear.
—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Behavioral health advocates have disputed these claims and argued they are rooted in stigma.
—
Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stigma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed.
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The latter would put a permanent stain on the 2026 World Cup and potentially damage the future of the sport in the United States.
Noun
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.
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There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.
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There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
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Women often bear the brunt of the shame and grief that comes from divorce, and for many women, divorce can be seen as a personal failure.
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Concurrently, adult children often feel shame about accepting money and can also feel judged by the older generation.
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The only blot on an otherwise solid opening week for the World Cup expansion loyalists.
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Let the cleaner sit for 15 minutes and blot the excess, or cover it with a damp cloth and leave it for up to 24 hours for heavily soiled or old, set-in spots.
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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