stigmas

variants or stigmata
plural of stigma

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stigmas The National Alliance on Mental Health said barriers to services based on socioeconomic backgrounds, stigmas surrounding mental health and provider bias can cause inequalities in care and lead to misdiagnosis or people not receiving care at all. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025 Since then Baz has seemed determined to smash stigmas around pregnancy and breastfeeding. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025 For Black mothers especially, choosing to breastfeed can mean pushing past stigmas, seeking support, and embracing community. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025 The workshops are designed to break down cultural stigmas gently but effectively. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmas
stains
Noun
  • Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that's been sitting on them for some time.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • 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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“Stigmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmas. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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