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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
Last year, organizers of the prestigious French event established strict fashion protocols that banned several red carpet trends, including the ever-popular option of naked dressing.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
But while creditors can pursue retirees for unpaid debt, there are also strict limits on what they're legally allowed to take.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
At six in the morning, long before most people are awake, city crews often arrive at homeless encampments with trash bags, police escorts, and a strict deadline.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Popular parks like the Serengeti and Maasai Mara often lack strict visitor caps, leading to overcrowded sightings.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
But while creditors can pursue retirees for unpaid debt, there are also strict limits on what they're legally allowed to take.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
At six in the morning, long before most people are awake, city crews often arrive at homeless encampments with trash bags, police escorts, and a strict deadline.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Popular parks like the Serengeti and Maasai Mara often lack strict visitor caps, leading to overcrowded sightings.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
Adjective
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According to Aliabadi, many patients never felt like PCOS was an accurate name because their symptoms go far beyond the ovaries to include effects like hair thinning, mood changes, and long-term metabolic risk.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
13 May 2026
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But subsequent reporting found that was not entirely accurate.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Students reportedly balanced rigorous courses and activities Many of the students took difficult classes such as AP Physics, AP Economics and multivariable calculus while also participating in clubs, sports and community organizations.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The report goes on to say separate academies for immigrant and refugee students can deny them access to rigorous coursework and diverse elective options, and can hinder their academic process and social integration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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The company uses something called Agent Operating Procedures (AOPs), which let companies define how their AI agents should behave using natural language instead of rigid configurations.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Plus, Amazon hasn’t skimped on quality with a largely cotton construction that’s comfortable to wear without feeling scratchy or rigid.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Rarely were there any true freaks, which was where their sideshow stood out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The scheme has been so successful, law enforcement has created a joint FBI-National Security Division task force to disrupt the operations and have dealt a series of harsh prison terms to American accomplices who have willingly aided the North Koreans.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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To fully embody her OnlyFans persona, an earthside alien named The Hungry Ghost, who offers mild nudity and harsh criticism of her willing subscribers’ genitalia.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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This being a stringent European new-music gathering, someone in the audience felt compelled to boo the intrusion of conventional harmony.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Mike Householder She will be evaluated on technical execution and craftsmanship under stiff time constraints and stringent international standards.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The tunnel was built after careful planning and executed with tremendous effort.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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The show, which featured a sizzling performance by Walton Goggins, as an authoritarian vigilante, was an avant-garde breakthrough for television.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Given the authoritarian nature of the government and its control of the media, the full, brutal extent of these crackdowns are never seen by those inside the country, much less by foreigners.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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