scarlet letter
Example Sentences
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"But it is a little bit of a scarlet letter for Trump that his opponents could use against him. Such an argument could be persuasive for independent voters."
From Reuters
In an interview on February 21 she described donning a mask as “easy” and “painless” but also called the protective coverings “the scarlet letter” of the pandemic.
From Scientific American
Historically, climate advocacy as a scientist has been viewed by some as akin to a scarlet letter, a move that could jeopardize a researcher’s credibility or job.
From Washington Post
When I heard that Ramos suffered merciless ridicule from his peers, I remembered when I was bullied at a predominantly Latino high school, where being even slightly different was a scarlet letter.
From Los Angeles Times
In Williamson County, where having a D next to one’s name is a scarlet letter of sorts, most of the primary action has been on the Republican side.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
