Thesaurus results for STIGMATIZES

stigmatizes

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present tense third-person singular of stigmatize

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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 stigmatizes Our modern Western culture praises thinness and stigmatizes those in larger bodies. — Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Stating it from federal authority stigmatizes depression treatment and discourages people from seeking care. — Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026 This reflects broader sexism in our culture that stigmatizes feminine emotion, including intimacy between mothers and sons. — Sam Sussman september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025 Opponents counter that the move stigmatizes low-income families and limits personal choice without addressing broader issues, such as food affordability and access to healthier options. — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025

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Fortunately, labels both affordable and luxury are coming out with new takes on this trend like clockwork, saturating the market with colorful jackets for every personal aesthetic and practical need under the sun (or, more accurately, the rain).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
The wall labels at the Jewish Museum can only hold so much complexity, but that doesn’t stop the objects.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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Before sending any money, make sure the document specifies the total settlement amount, when each payment is due and that satisfying those terms will resolve the remaining balance as agreed.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
The plan also specifies rezoning along major commercial corridors, including Winchester Boulevard and The Alameda.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

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The Studio room features a large soaking tub in the bedroom for relaxation post-exploring, while the Superior Suite has its own living room, breakfast nook, and desk area for when the office calls.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
The Philadelphia Union are putting a new spin on a familiar symbol of Chester and using it to give back to the city the team calls home.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

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For now, Kraft Heinz is sticking together and trying to stage a comeback by making its legacy brands more relevant.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Haaretz says Netanyahu responded calmly, insisting Israel was prepared and the greater threat lay in the West Bank, while his office now brands the report an ‘absolute lie’ and rejects calls for an inquiry.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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For example, Seychelles’ constitution designates three national languages, of which French is one.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
For example, if the consignor designates a royalty rate of 7 percent of the hammer price, then Bonhams will match 7 percent of the buyer’s premium for the lot.

— Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
In astronomy, an extremely red object frequently denotes a lot of dust, which can obscure its true nature.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026

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On the left, an approach that Neem terms post-American has taken root, pushing the arguments of the 1970s in an ever more emphatic direction.

— Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

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