stigma
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Dickens is open about her role as a caregiver in part as a way to decrease the stigma around bringing that part of a person’s life to work, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Still, young people say that living at home in 2026 doesn’t carry the stigma it once did because of how unaffordable life has become.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally apologised for the "pain, trauma and stigma" caused to those affected, saying there was deep shame it had happened to people "in the care of Christian communities".
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
It is a genuinely good thing that elected officials can speak openly about mental health challenges and get treatment without stigma.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
The stigma usually associated with imprisonment had been removed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
It’s also a testament to bygone stigmas and ascendant trends in American dining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
With their annual income at their fingertips, a family of saffron farmers pluck delicate crimson stigmas from crocus flowers grown high in India’s Kashmir Valley.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 26, 2024
“There are stigmas attached to using AI filmmaking tools, especially in traditional creative communities, but we’re trying to be transparent about how the tools are being used,” Shimura said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
"It's about breaking down those stigmas and taking people for what they are."
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2024
To subject people who test positive to stigmas, especially when most of them may be false positives, is counterproductive and wrong.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
St. Francis, unmistakable from his tonsure, his chestnut robe and his stigmata, looks lovingly at the Christ Child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
A student recently asked me about St. Francis of Assisi and the stigmata.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2025
At least get some kind of stigmata going.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2024
Now Ferrara hasn’t even attempted a conventional biopic of the man born Francesco Forgione at the end of the 19th century, and who, according to some accounts, started displaying stigmata after an illness-plagued childhood.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
“All the physiological stigmata of old age have been abolished. And along with them, of course . . .” “Don’t forget to ask him about that Malthusian belt,” said Fanny.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Vocabulary lists containing stigma
100 Words to Make You Sound Smart
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Echo
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Freedom Writers Diary
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
