as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
the judge stuck rigidly to the letter of the law
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Recent Examples of rigidly
The setlist for the reunion tour to date has been rigidly predictable, with the group performing the same 23 songs, in the same order, at all the shows to date.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
The Personalization System – Continuously adapting your approach based on what's working and what isn't, rather than rigidly following someone else's blueprint.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
One of de l’Horizon’s core motivations in writing this book was to find a form of genuine self-expression in a language that is rigidly gendered.
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
And then stick rigidly to the use of that passkey.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Under Parker, formations are far more literal, with his side rigidly adhering to the areas and responsibilities tied to their positions.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Gubernatorial races are generally less rigidly partisan than federal races, and some of the most popular governors are blue-state Republicans or red-state Democrats.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
The Personalization System – Continuously adapting your approach based on what's working and what isn't, rather than rigidly following someone else's blueprint.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
One of de l’Horizon’s core motivations in writing this book was to find a form of genuine self-expression in a language that is rigidly gendered.
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
And then stick rigidly to the use of that passkey.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Under Parker, formations are far more literal, with his side rigidly adhering to the areas and responsibilities tied to their positions.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Gubernatorial races are generally less rigidly partisan than federal races, and some of the most popular governors are blue-state Republicans or red-state Democrats.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigidly
Adverb
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While Howard’s vision has remained steadfast, the strictly brick-and-mortar store has embraced social media to a degree.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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These include executive orders and regulatory changes to enforce immigration laws more strictly, pause or restrict refugee resettlement, reinstate rapid-expulsion policies like Title 42, expedite deportations, and increase border barrier construction.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Always read the bag carefully to be sure.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Every bolt, every line of code, every system had to be validated and tested carefully, or the shuttle would never leave the launchpad.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Rigidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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