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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
Chakraborty’s Obie-winning turn anchors the show with maternal rigor and restraint, as mother and son test how art might brace a fragile heart; the brief run ends Saturday.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In reality, Caglianone didn’t have enough seasoning to handle the rigors of major-league pitching.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
First, funding proposals have to meet or exceed the highest standards of scientific rigor.
—Remy Dou, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Pamela brings a rare combination of cultural intuition, strategic rigor, and deep creator economy expertise.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rigor
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In reality, Caglianone didn’t have enough seasoning to handle the rigors of major-league pitching.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
First, funding proposals have to meet or exceed the highest standards of scientific rigor.
—Remy Dou, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Pamela brings a rare combination of cultural intuition, strategic rigor, and deep creator economy expertise.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rigor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
Noun
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The couples who navigate advanced prostate cancer most successfully aren’t the ones who avoid hardship.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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CoAction serves individuals and families from infancy through older adulthood who are experiencing financial hardship, working to create a Northwest Indiana where people can flourish regardless of income, ability, or age.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Jamie Lynn Spears is opening up about the severity of her daughter's 2017 near-fatal ATV accident.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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At the time, the severity of the ruling reflected the enormous scale of Lan’s fraud as well as efforts by authorities to restore investor trust.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The first few days (and weeks) of training camp should serve as a proving ground for Murray to demonstrate his understanding of the system and for McCarthy to showcase his improved accuracy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon SpaceX, 1 day The accuracy of the perp pricing for such a high-profile event keeps pressure on traditional exchanges who have to keep up with the rapid evolution of investment products and asset classes like event contracts and perpetual futures.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Someone with severe disease can experience confusion, loss of coordination, difficulty speaking and seizures, and the CDC says approximately one in 10 people with severe disease die.—
Emily Vetter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Apply directly from the stick for broader coverage, or use a concealer brush to spot-treat blemishes and dark spots with precision.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Directional precision is equally sharp, with a maximum error below 18 degrees and a mean of around 8 degrees, similar to the gap between two consecutive numbers on a clock face.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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For dinner, standouts included a superb chicken cordon bleu, polar fjord haddock with Parmesan polenta, and an always-available filet cooked to perfection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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This is a brand obsessed with quality and craft, so much so that approaches perfection.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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