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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
At a moment of uncertainty and pessimism, Kaleidoscope believed there was a gap in the market and hunger among advertisers for quality content about the future backed by journalistic rigor.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Second, flexibility must exist alongside rigor--especially in credit-bearing coursework.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Deepica and her team have consistently delivered meaningful innovation rooted in inclusivity, while also demonstrating the operational rigor, collaborative approach, and consumer connection needed to scale in prestige retail.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Codified in peacetime, the discipline of the battlefield became the discipline of character, bringing the same rigor to both the sword and the brush.
—Richard P. Weigand, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rigor
Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Second, flexibility must exist alongside rigor--especially in credit-bearing coursework.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Deepica and her team have consistently delivered meaningful innovation rooted in inclusivity, while also demonstrating the operational rigor, collaborative approach, and consumer connection needed to scale in prestige retail.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Codified in peacetime, the discipline of the battlefield became the discipline of character, bringing the same rigor to both the sword and the brush.
—Richard P. Weigand, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rigor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
Noun
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Economic hardship is pushing workers to choose cheaper travel options, some taking 30-hour trains instead of faster, costlier alternatives.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hardships sparked mass emigration and economic collapse, leaving an even deeper mark — one that still surfaces in quiet dinners with strangers like us.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Depending on the severity, menopause symptoms can affect a woman’s quality of life.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The severity of the weather was aggravated by heat in Chicago, where highs were reaching over 90 degrees.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Raffensperger defended the accuracy of his state's election results.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Engineers have struggled to close the reaction gap between human perception and machine processing without sacrificing accuracy.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, semiconductor analysts broadly agree with Cheng’s assessment that Washington’s most ambitious onshoring plans are unfeasible, citing the difficulties of relocating such an advanced supply chain.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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For serious symptoms, like difficulty breathing or rash with a fever, get immediate medical attention.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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Called Sarma 300 mm Multiple Launch Rocket System, the highly mobile and precision-capable system was displayed at the event being held in Riyadh.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Parallel giant slalom requires speed and precision as riders race side-by-side downhill, slaloming around the gates on two separate quasi-identical courses.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The expectations of perfection forced upon these women helped facilitate their silence, which is something Wagner cited as reason for her years-long silence.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Consistency can provide calming visuals, but Wells advises steering clear of perfection.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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