as in labeled
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 stigmatized
Research has also shown that AI chatbots reproduce stigmatized messages about certain mental health conditions such as alcoholism and schizophrenia.
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
Dead babies have no voice, and the families devastated by congenital syphilis are too stigmatized to speak up.
—Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
In the City of Brotherly Love, Sirianni is stigmatized by the widespread perception of his limitations as an offensive strategist, and he’s often marginalized as a glorified caretaker of an operation fueled by an elite owner, rock-star GM, brilliant defensive coordinator and talent-rich roster.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Success in this space often hinges on clinical validation, consumer education, regulatory navigation, and building trust in a historically underserved and stigmatized category.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a young adult, it is believed that Rosemary exhibited violent mood swings during a time when mental health was stigmatized.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
And the qualities that once stigmatized the sport are now venerated by the White House.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Shein — whose emissions are skyrocketing — is highly stigmatized in the industry, despite the fact that many brands share similar practices.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Strawberries also highlights the various challenges that foreign fruit pickers have encountered in real-life trials, from language barriers and religious and cultural differences to the fear of being stigmatized back home.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
Dead babies have no voice, and the families devastated by congenital syphilis are too stigmatized to speak up.
—Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
In the City of Brotherly Love, Sirianni is stigmatized by the widespread perception of his limitations as an offensive strategist, and he’s often marginalized as a glorified caretaker of an operation fueled by an elite owner, rock-star GM, brilliant defensive coordinator and talent-rich roster.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Success in this space often hinges on clinical validation, consumer education, regulatory navigation, and building trust in a historically underserved and stigmatized category.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a young adult, it is believed that Rosemary exhibited violent mood swings during a time when mental health was stigmatized.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
And the qualities that once stigmatized the sport are now venerated by the White House.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Shein — whose emissions are skyrocketing — is highly stigmatized in the industry, despite the fact that many brands share similar practices.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Strawberries also highlights the various challenges that foreign fruit pickers have encountered in real-life trials, from language barriers and religious and cultural differences to the fear of being stigmatized back home.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatized
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Many more pointed to restructuring, cost-cutting, or role elimination—factors that may quietly reflect AI’s influence on employer decisions without being labeled as such to workers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Although not labeled for petites, this cute two-piece linen-blend set is perfect for shorter people, thanks to the cut of these pieces.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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In an all-day meeting, members of the FDA’s advisory committee—known as VRBPAC for Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee—pored over data and presentations on the vaccine, which is dubbed mRNA-1010 and branded as mFlusiva.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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At 61/2, she was immediately branded a lesbian and frozen out.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The latter are often associated with what might be termed the silovaya ideologiya—a security-state ideology that emphasises a strong state, the primacy of state interests over private interests, great-power status, and strict domestic order.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Carollo was termed out of office at the end of last year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Amy Epkey State of Michigan Hertel, whose last day will be on June 30, was named MDHHS director in 2021.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Stigmatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatized. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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