as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery
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Recent Examples of stigma
Yet heading into Wednesday’s pre-vote discussion, the belief was that at least 24 owners (the three-quarters threshold for a rule change) were willing to absorb that stigma.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Overdose trainings fight ‘stigma’ The trainings begin with an overview of the scale of the overdose and opioid problem, including data specific to Missouri.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Queen Latifah wants the world to know obesity is a disease, one often tainted with stigma.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 15 May 2025
While access to mammography, biopsies and modern treatments has become routine in wealthier nations, many women in low-resource settings still face long delays, limited treatment options and stigma around the disease.
—Lisa Falco, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Overdose trainings fight ‘stigma’ The trainings begin with an overview of the scale of the overdose and opioid problem, including data specific to Missouri.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Queen Latifah wants the world to know obesity is a disease, one often tainted with stigma.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 15 May 2025
While access to mammography, biopsies and modern treatments has become routine in wealthier nations, many women in low-resource settings still face long delays, limited treatment options and stigma around the disease.
—Lisa Falco, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
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Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain $41 $30 Nordstrom Rack YSL's Vinyl Cream Lip Stain brings the staying power of a lip stain and the shine factor of a gloss.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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In his podcast on The Daily Wire this week, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro cited the taint of the jet deal and called on his listeners to honestly consider its implications.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 May 2025
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Chapter 7 Delaware Bay Water that Americans rely on for drinking and irrigation under threat from taint of saltwater Between New Jersey and Delaware, the river gives way to the Delaware Bay, where the water is salty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 23-year-old woman from Peoria was arrested on charges of burglary and retail theft at 4:42 p.m. May 21 at North Washington Street and East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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For Omer Shem Tov, among the last of the hostages to be released before the ceasefire collapsed in March, there is an ever-present feeling of guilt.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Not only was this request rejected, but on each occasion that Lee privately visited the police, the media was tipped off in advance, forcing the actor to take a walk of shame past a sea of reporters and cameras ready and poised at the station’s entrance — further feeding the media frenzy.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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But how does an actor expose himself to pain and suffering — and shame?—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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That brings us to that one blot on Wodehouse’s life.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The ink blots of the past 20 years are dried all over Metal Gear Solid Delta.—
Ashley Bardhan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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