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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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That said, the market has become more uncertain over the last few months, and employers may use that to claim hardship and deny raises.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Aim to move past hardships and cultivate a different dynamic.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
24 Apr. 2025
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First, because our common narrative framework depends on the past, many people still consider warming through a speculative lens, failing to recognize the severity, and urgency, of superstorms and sea-level rise.—
Heather Hansman,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Common cold symptoms: Vitamin C can help reduce the duration of the common cold and reduce the severity of its symptoms.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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By August 2025, the University must submit to the government a report—certified for accuracy—that confirms these reforms.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Discuss Tools’ Trustworthiness Women tend to be more cautious about AI’s fairness and accuracy.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Mixed Performance Metrics: While PepsiCo has seen modest revenue growth (averaging 5% over the past three years) and retains a moderate operating margin of 14%, the latest quarterly outcomes underscore the difficulties of reconciling volume reductions with pricing power in the current landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In March, three high-profile women streamers were stalked while streaming at the Santa Monica Pier, igniting a conversation about the dangers and difficulties of being so visible in a world increasingly dominated by misogyny.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 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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Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 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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Financial literacy starts with curiosity, not perfection.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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