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
These results are likely driven by multiple factors, from mounting economic and psychological stressors to a decline in stigma surrounding mental health treatment, Gallup noted.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
That visibility still matters, because there’s still much more than can be done to end the stigma.
—Scott Malia, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Advocates for the bill say the move is a huge step in addressing the long-standing stigma—and lack of support—for the mental health of pilots.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
With the actress as the first spokesperson, the program will give women equitable access to menopause support and resources in hopes of ending the stigma surrounding the pivotal stage of life.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stigma
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
That visibility still matters, because there’s still much more than can be done to end the stigma.
—Scott Malia, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Advocates for the bill say the move is a huge step in addressing the long-standing stigma—and lack of support—for the mental health of pilots.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
With the actress as the first spokesperson, the program will give women equitable access to menopause support and resources in hopes of ending the stigma surrounding the pivotal stage of life.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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Pre-treat any stains with a mild stain remover and blot with a dry white cloth to remove as much stain as possible prior to washing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The taint of it all has melted away.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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The taint is caused when a chemical compound, 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA), interacts with bacteria or fungi in the wine bottle’s cork.—
Jeremy Harlan,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
Noun
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That feeling of guilt, in other words, can be better described as fear of missing out.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whether tackling working-parent guilt or the challenges of caring for a newborn, some of the most popular video games are telling stories that tap into contemporary anxieties about parenting.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is no shame in a nonlinear path, no imperfection in a winding career.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, when patients and doctors shame insurers online, denials get overturned.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pretreat any stains with a stain remover of choice and blot with a dry white cloth to remove as much stain prior to washing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Wipe the area with a cloth dampened with cold water, then blot with a fresh sponge.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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