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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
Magellan Limited/Atlantic Productions As far as Titanic itself is concerned, this is key to establishing the wreck site, which is one of the world's largest archeological sites, as an archeological site that follows archeological rigor and standards.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Where her background lacks the rigor of caring for a patient in a hospital, her experience is more apt to skills needed for running the premier public health agency of the United States.
—Michael Mina, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
This is in stark contrast to the level of rigor and transparency with which Gatik has approached the validation of its safety case, actively choosing to seek an independent audit of its entire safety ecosystem.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Pointing out many errors in Mr. Cooper’s interpretations and the one-sidedness of his framing, Mr. von Sternberg bemoaned the lack of rigor in Mr. Cooper’s approach to sourcing.
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Where her background lacks the rigor of caring for a patient in a hospital, her experience is more apt to skills needed for running the premier public health agency of the United States.
—Michael Mina, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
This is in stark contrast to the level of rigor and transparency with which Gatik has approached the validation of its safety case, actively choosing to seek an independent audit of its entire safety ecosystem.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Pointing out many errors in Mr. Cooper’s interpretations and the one-sidedness of his framing, Mr. von Sternberg bemoaned the lack of rigor in Mr. Cooper’s approach to sourcing.
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
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That said, the market has become more uncertain over the last few months, and employers may use that to claim hardship and deny raises.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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More broadly, endowments can help shield schools from financial hardships and maintain their long-term reputations.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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The student's friends took her to a nearby apartment to rest after the fall, not realizing the severity of her injuries.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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But for the most part, people don’t get the severity.—
Miranda Mullings and Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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By August 2025, the University must submit to the government a report—certified for accuracy—that confirms these reforms.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Discuss Tools’ Trustworthiness Women tend to be more cautious about AI’s fairness and accuracy.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In March, three high-profile women streamers were stalked while streaming at the Santa Monica Pier, igniting a conversation about the dangers and difficulties of being so visible in a world increasingly dominated by misogyny.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mixed Performance Metrics: While PepsiCo has seen modest revenue growth (averaging 5% over the past three years) and retains a moderate operating margin of 14%, the latest quarterly outcomes underscore the difficulties of reconciling volume reductions with pricing power in the current landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The target of the strike was a Hezbollah facility in Beirut which stored precision missiles, according to a joint statement from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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Unlike traditional robots that often move with jerky or stiff motions, Iron walks steadily and can manipulate objects with precision thanks to its human-like hands.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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For single parents, the key is to prioritize self-care, build a supportive community, and recognize that perfection is not the goal.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Adjusting perspectives — such as recognizing that perfection is not required and that setbacks may offer learning opportunities — also plays a role for many individuals navigating change.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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