1
as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
rigid enforcement of drug laws
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2
as in tough
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
a rigid man who cannot seem to relax
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
rigid steel bars that should be able to hold the weight
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as in stiff
incapable of or highly resistant to bending
corsets, those rigid undergarments for women, must have been murder to wear
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5
as in tight
stretched with little or no give
make sure that the clothesline is rigid so that the longer garments don't drag on the ground
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Recent Examples of rigid
Re/Essence offers both rigid and comfort stretch ecru and PFD fabrics.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The tough-minded, rigid leadership style that worked during Welch’s era doesn’t fit the needs of modern leadership, especially for younger generations who value vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
The ideas are complicated, but the overarching theme is that Denver’s scheme will be less rigid than before.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Having a very rigid mindset is not helpful’ Banna confirms that Swift’s approach to eating in 2010 aligns with intuitive eating.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The tough-minded, rigid leadership style that worked during Welch’s era doesn’t fit the needs of modern leadership, especially for younger generations who value vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
The ideas are complicated, but the overarching theme is that Denver’s scheme will be less rigid than before.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Having a very rigid mindset is not helpful’ Banna confirms that Swift’s approach to eating in 2010 aligns with intuitive eating.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigid
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Last month, Cupertino became the latest Bay Area city to impose strict restrictions on RVs parking on city streets, with both city councilmembers and residents referencing the bans elsewhere in their reasoning.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Prefer to set strict rules allotting only a handful of visitors each morning?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Falcons' offense has emerged as one of the toughest in the league, causing multiple turnovers a game.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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How self-reflection operates matters because it will always be needed to make wiser choices about our toughest challenges.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Peyton Manning had a night in San Diego that remains hard to wrap one’s head around.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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But while prosecutors and law enforcement continue doing the hard work of keeping Orange County safe, the County CEO appears intent on undermining that success.—
Todd Spitzer,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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Increase mixer speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Symptoms of listeria infections depend on the person, but can include fever, flu-like symptoms, headache and stiff neck.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski’s excellent performance from the mound – striking out nine, a Milwaukee rookie postseason record – ensured that Thursday’s game was a tight affair through five innings, but LA took the lead in the sixth on Tommy Edman’s RBI single.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeau was known for utilizing a tight rotation and playing his guys for extended minutes.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Unlike psychiatric or weight-loss drugs, finasteride's cosmetic classification may have shielded it from rigorous post-marketing scrutiny.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Every credit card list is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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This feels more important than ever in a world that tries to normalize genocide and climate catastrophe as the inevitable outcome of ongoing and increasingly authoritarian imperialist projects.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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In all of our studies, this mindset was also strongly associated with authoritarian attitudes, including beliefs that some groups should dominate others and support for autocratic government.—
Abraham Rutchick,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Its ready-to-wear and accessories division has also proved a solid earner, with sales rising 6 percent in the first half, helping the company outperform its sector peers.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s solid growth, which has been reflected in the uptick in the rights fee cost through the years.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Rigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigid. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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