as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
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Recent Examples of rigidity
Athletes in these sports also experience high demands of constant competition, rigidity around their dieting and exercise schedule, high energy output and an incredibly high mental and physical strain on their bodies.
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Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
According to some who knew and studied him, his rigidity masked a lack of confidence in his own judgment.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The culture embraced innovation and experimentation versus the rigidity of public schools.
—Chris Talgo, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The changes, along with updates like an independent front suspension and a 50 percent increase in structural rigidity, helped push the Land Cruiser even further up the prestige ladder.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
According to some who knew and studied him, his rigidity masked a lack of confidence in his own judgment.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The culture embraced innovation and experimentation versus the rigidity of public schools.
—Chris Talgo, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The changes, along with updates like an independent front suspension and a 50 percent increase in structural rigidity, helped push the Land Cruiser even further up the prestige ladder.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rigidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigidity
severity
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Prosecutors in the case recommended the death penalty as punishment for Yoon, given the severity of his crimes.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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The severity of this person's injuries was not known.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidity. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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