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as in hardship
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
hard-bitten folk who survived many rigors on the way to the promised land
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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
after being coddled by his former coach, the swimmer was shocked by the rigor of the new training program
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
said that she had heard that excuse a million times, but then she was never known for the rigor of her calculations
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Recent Examples of rigor
Why are so many colleges designed in the same architectural style?
More than a purely aesthetic choice, collegiate Gothic was a symbolic choice: a reflection of the intellectual rigor and moral seriousness that universities sought to instill in their students.
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Yet beneath that partial re-engagement lies a deeper crisis of transparency and scientific rigor.
—Richard Hughes Iv, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
These schools’ rigor prepares students really well for college.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Biotech companies should focus on deeply understanding the biology behind their assets, ensuring that AI serves as an enabler of scientific rigor, rather than its replacement.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Yet beneath that partial re-engagement lies a deeper crisis of transparency and scientific rigor.
—Richard Hughes Iv, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
These schools’ rigor prepares students really well for college.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Biotech companies should focus on deeply understanding the biology behind their assets, ensuring that AI serves as an enabler of scientific rigor, rather than its replacement.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
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Growing up in Florida as the son of Nicaraguan immigrants, Edgar Palacios saw the hardships his parents faced in pursuit of a better life for their family.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit specifically cites City Schools’ hardship, pointing to the district’s need to cut other projects and programs to cover the budget gap.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Type 2 diabetes treatments can vary based on the severity of your condition, your lifestyle, and your overall health.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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In some studies, Vitamin A has been shown to reduce the severity of measles and the risk of death from the virus — but these studies were among highly malnourished populations in low-income countries.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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This wasn't quite as effective, with the accuracy of fly navigation dropping to about 80 percent.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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These might include predictive accuracy for maintenance agents or scheduling efficiency for production agents.—
Pieter Van Schalkwyk,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rather than reviewing all material equally, these tools can identify specific question types causing difficulty, allowing for targeted intervention precisely where it's needed most.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The whale, rarely seen in the area, exhibited signs of severe sunburn, breathing difficulties and unusual behavior.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Just as autonomous rockets require precision systems to operate without pilots, blockchain enables systems to function without intermediaries.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Enhanced with a gyroscope and a new mouse mechanic, players can simulate movement with precision, akin to rolling a ball across the floor.—
Eammonn Dignam,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Financial literacy starts with curiosity, not perfection.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Obsessive compulsive disorder causes people to fixate on consistency or perfection.—
Heidi Moawad, MD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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