variants
or stigmata
as in stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace
in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery
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Recent Examples of stigmas
Once again, Reuben can jumpstart dialogue and break down stigmas through her work.
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Cristina Velocci, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
When tetraploid and diploid plants are crossed, pollen from the diploids is brushed onto the stigmas of the tetraploids.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The market — deliberately not referred to as a pantry to slash stigmas around emergency food — opened in February through a partnership between City Colleges of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
On April 9, 1987, Princess Diana made history and broke stigmas by shaking hands with a man diagnosed with HIV without wearing gloves.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The numbers are hard to verify because of stigmas surrounding eating disorders, but at least 6 percent of female athletes actively admit to their disordered eating.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The organization helps empower students to lobby college administrators for their needs, including expanding mental health services and improving messages to counter the lasting stigmas of seeking help.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Cristina Velocci, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
When tetraploid and diploid plants are crossed, pollen from the diploids is brushed onto the stigmas of the tetraploids.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The market — deliberately not referred to as a pantry to slash stigmas around emergency food — opened in February through a partnership between City Colleges of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
On April 9, 1987, Princess Diana made history and broke stigmas by shaking hands with a man diagnosed with HIV without wearing gloves.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The numbers are hard to verify because of stigmas surrounding eating disorders, but at least 6 percent of female athletes actively admit to their disordered eating.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The organization helps empower students to lobby college administrators for their needs, including expanding mental health services and improving messages to counter the lasting stigmas of seeking help.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmas
Noun
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While brown stains give off more of a traditional look, a charcoal gray or black stain provides a sleek, modern look on a horizontal fence.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Will homemade detergent work on tough stains?—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The songs spread outward from Morris’ small voice like paper towel blots.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Stigmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmas. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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