STIGMAS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

stigmas

noun

variants or stigmata

plural of stigma

as in stains

a mark of guilt or disgrace in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery

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Recent Examples of stigmas Courtesy of WorldSkills Is one of the world’s most pernicious social stigmas finally lifting? — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026 Dating with a pet — any pet — brings with it obstacles, but our cat stigmas aren’t helping. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Each flower must be picked and carefully dissected to remove three tiny red threads, known as stigmas. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 This initiative led to crucial, culturally sensitive resources for Asian families while breaking down long-standing stigmas surrounding dementia. — Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 The whole project ties together as a powerful critique of modern mental health stigmas and sexism, as history's witch hunts were byproducts of multiple layers of prejudice and misunderstanding. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 Social-media platforms are filled with short-form videos that clumsily grapple with stigmas surrounding height supremacy. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026 Despite the mountain of research supporting these interventions, stigmas and biases remain. — Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 Once again, Reuben can jumpstart dialogue and break down stigmas through her work. — Cristina Velocci, Flow Space, 11 May 2026

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Rodent droppings and urine stains were found on the floors in the miscellaneous storage room, dry storage and bar.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Lacoste took inspiration straight from the tennis court, showing jeans with clay-like stains.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

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