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as in accurate
following an original exactly
not a strict translation, because a lot of the humor is in the wordplay
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as in rigorous
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage
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as in rigid
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
on a strict diet strict adherence to the letter of the law
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Recent Examples of strict
Brands are being tasked to adhere to firm timelines and strict requirements with many unknowns.
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education has enacted some of the strictest rules in the country limiting screen use in schools.
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CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Quiet, family, and strict no-interruption showings let viewers choose.
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Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
—
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education has enacted some of the strictest rules in the country limiting screen use in schools.
—
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Quiet, family, and strict no-interruption showings let viewers choose.
—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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Every cybersecurity article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
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This improves both customer and agent experience, while still meeting rigorous business standards around accuracy, reliability, and risk management.
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Instead of forcing business owners to constantly upload mountains of paper invoices or rigid bank statements, Magellan monitors the real-time transactions flowing directly through its platform.
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The trust could provide financial support for a broad group of beneficiaries defined by you, rather than by rigid family-tree relationships.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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White settlers and frontier pioneers built vast, fenceless cattle stations, battling harsh environments and disease, embracing a hard-living culture that exists to this day.
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Dish Soap Using harsh chemicals on the outside of your toilet bowl and fixtures is not recommended, according to Meagher.
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Regulatory Compliance As privacy and security regulations become more stringent, organizations will need stronger methods for proving access integrity and identity assurance.
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The bill would impose stringent voting rules, including eliminating mail ballots, with some exceptions, and set voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.
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Some are fleeing authoritarian regimes, war or natural disasters.
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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