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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
The victory reverberated throughout the motocross world, making a powerful statement of intent and highlighting the rigor of its rapid development program.
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Founded under President George W. Bush as part of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, the IES and its advisory board were created to bring scientific rigor to the education field.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
As Alison plots her exit from the rigors of artistic creation, Holly becomes an influencer specializing in power tools, more preoccupied with views than with sanding wood or tapping trees for sap.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Suddenly, the former physics professor is snatched away from the classroom and thrust into the rigors of astronaut training.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Founded under President George W. Bush as part of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, the IES and its advisory board were created to bring scientific rigor to the education field.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
As Alison plots her exit from the rigors of artistic creation, Holly becomes an influencer specializing in power tools, more preoccupied with views than with sanding wood or tapping trees for sap.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Suddenly, the former physics professor is snatched away from the classroom and thrust into the rigors of astronaut training.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
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Even a temporary loss of the plane—which is a workhorse for long-haul flights—could be a hardship for both the airlines and the flying public.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Behind the iconic, often sunny songs and sounds that defined his music career, Wilson dealt with personal hardships.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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Nearly 90% of natural gas processing, fractionation, and storage is concentrated in four regions in the U.S., each subject to various environmental hazards that will incur greater complications and costs as climate change exacerbates natural disasters’ frequency and severity.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Try supplements: Certain supplements, such as Riboflavin and CoQ10, can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Incorporate both financial metrics (gross margin, inventory turns, cash conversion cycle) and operational indicators (forecast accuracy, perfect order fulfillment, production attainment).—
Luigi Damasceno,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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His first season in Denver finished with a 4-11 record and a notable regression in his accuracy and TD-INT ratio.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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The difficulty in passing the bill may not be opposition.—
Time,
Time,
12 June 2025
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The rollout of new Calvin Klein sportswear collided with some difficulties in PVH’s efforts to set up a global product kitchen for the brand.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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Every flyby has to be done with extreme precision so the Solar Orbiter passes through exactly the right point in space at a precise point in time.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Their adaptations for high-altitude flight include long, narrow wings and a lightweight frame, enabling them to maneuver with precision in thin air.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Craft beer has achieved a state of perfection, with all sub-standard brews banished.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Instead of pursuing impossible perfection, organizations should design for resilience — systems that degrade gracefully under stress and recover quickly from failures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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