as in to label
usually disapproving
to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval
a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
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Recent Examples of stigmatize
In 2021, the actress and comedian opened up further about her addiction and the importance of de-stigmatizing the topic.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
From taboo to televised What was once stigmatized has become more normalized through reality TV.
—Julia Meszaros, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
None has been stigmatized as too sexy (Anora in 2024) or too teary (CODA in 2021).
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
But economic eligibility systems are stigmatizing and difficult to navigate, Bailin said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
From taboo to televised What was once stigmatized has become more normalized through reality TV.
—Julia Meszaros, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
None has been stigmatized as too sexy (Anora in 2024) or too teary (CODA in 2021).
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
But economic eligibility systems are stigmatizing and difficult to navigate, Bailin said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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Every part is neatly packaged and labeled in its own box with a canvas sleeve to keep it safe from scratches or dust.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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In light of these trends, social media companies have faced growing pressure to step up efforts to label potentially misleading AI content.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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The guidelines include changes to alcohol recommendations, no longer specifying appropriate limits for men and women.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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It was not specified whether any weapons were involved in the fight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Suzy Welch, a best-selling author and professor of management practice at New York University, hit back against those who brand the young generation lazy by reminiscing on her career journey.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The case led to new regulations throughout the vegan food scene regarding how foods can be branded and if terms like milk or mayo can be used without key animal byproducts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Utah doesn't get as much attention as some of its neighbors (ahem, Colorado), but the terrain is so stunning and varied that much of the natural landscape is designated national park, national monument, or national forest land.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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First, Monty Miller (a suave, anguished Jon Hamm), Tommy’s lifelong friend and billionaire founder of M-Tex, dies suddenly, but not before naming the fixer as the new company president.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Calò, a 46-year-old Sicilian, speaks passionately about El Popo, as Mexicans call the volcano, rattling off trivia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The menu also denotes which dishes are gluten-free, and Peake says that if a guest can’t find anything that fits their needs, the kitchen will be happy to assist.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
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Shakers invented a new form of notation to record their songs, using letters adorned with a variety of hashmarks to denote pitch and rhythm.—
Christian Goodwillie,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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Saturday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center was the latest example of his ability to bounce back, leaving in the first quarter due to what the team termed leg soreness, listed as questionable to return at that point, and then back on the court in the second period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Preliminary results from the clinical trial that Christina joined, termed the Remain-1 study, indicate that the procedure is working as intended to stabilize weight after GLP-1 therapy.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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