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to not allow (someone) to be included in a group; to exclude (someone) from a group
She was ostracized by the scientific community for many years because of her radical political beliefs. The other girls ostracized her because of the way she dressed.
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Recent Examples of ostracized
As the sun and Chiron harmonize, fears of being ostracized or abandoned are faced and resolved.
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USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Rudolph is ostracized by other reindeer because he was born with a shiny, glowing red nose.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s a level of being ostracized through fame, but everybody goes through it.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
One of the biggest fears people have is being socially ostracized.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Ashman’s lyrics cleverly balance a wide ensemble of characters, efficiently setting the scene for Belle’s day-to-day life and why she feels ostracized by just about everyone in town.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
The former witch is stoic and resigned to burying her power — she’s ostracized by her classmates, fellow Ozians and even her family because her skin is green.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Flow is prioritized; stagnation is ostracized.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Describe your past physical self and how you were ostracized because of it.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Rudolph is ostracized by other reindeer because he was born with a shiny, glowing red nose.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s a level of being ostracized through fame, but everybody goes through it.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
One of the biggest fears people have is being socially ostracized.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Ashman’s lyrics cleverly balance a wide ensemble of characters, efficiently setting the scene for Belle’s day-to-day life and why she feels ostracized by just about everyone in town.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
The former witch is stoic and resigned to burying her power — she’s ostracized by her classmates, fellow Ozians and even her family because her skin is green.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Flow is prioritized; stagnation is ostracized.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Describe your past physical self and how you were ostracized because of it.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostracized
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Similar to other investigations and reports, the task force sharply criticized the agency responsible for safeguarding America's top democratic leaders.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others, however, argued that Neely had not physically attacked anyone, and that Penny should not have held him in a prolonged chokehold.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have both denounced theories that the COVID vaccine causes cancer.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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The federal judge in Hunter Biden’s tax case denounced the president’s pardon.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Ostracized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostracized. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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