as in disgrace
a cause of shame
a scandal that for many years haunted the family of the banker convicted of embezzlement
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Recent Examples of scandal
The corruption scandal has sparked greater public outrage due to the Philippines’ continual problems with tropical storms and flooding.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Hialeah has begun a new chapter with a fresh City Council and a new mayor, bringing a sense of hope to many residents after years of political scandals at City Hall.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
If the investigation does not find additional misconduct, Syverud will have to decide what’s next for an athletic department that has endured a series of scandals under Manuel, who has been Michigan’s athletic director since 2016.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The scandal hurt admissions, too, which have been slowly improving.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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This is absolutely ridiculous and a disgrace to an otherwise fine newspaper.—
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The show followed a millionaire family in which one beloved son turned out to be a closeted gay man—a family disgrace that was revealed only after his death.—
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His masked reflection slides along the side of the car.—
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Monet’s Palazzo Ducale centers on the Venetian landmark rendered in diffused brushstrokes, with a dial that glows orange under UV light — a nod to the interplay of light and reflection in Monet’s work.—
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“Scandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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