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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 rigors of rehabbing a serious injury can be an isolating experience for a player.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
From spiritual inquiry to scientific rigor, from grassroots empowerment to global advocacy, Seva reflects a belief that sustainable health solutions positively transform the whole person and their community.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2025
In a podcast interview released Monday, the onetime first son said former President Joe Biden was likely exhausted from the rigors of world travel ahead of the June clash that led to his pulling the plug on his reelection campaign.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Track long-term outcomes with the same rigor applied to financial performance, recognizing that genuine social impact often takes time to manifest and requires sustained commitment beyond initial deployment.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
From spiritual inquiry to scientific rigor, from grassroots empowerment to global advocacy, Seva reflects a belief that sustainable health solutions positively transform the whole person and their community.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2025
In a podcast interview released Monday, the onetime first son said former President Joe Biden was likely exhausted from the rigors of world travel ahead of the June clash that led to his pulling the plug on his reelection campaign.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Track long-term outcomes with the same rigor applied to financial performance, recognizing that genuine social impact often takes time to manifest and requires sustained commitment beyond initial deployment.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
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Colvin’s perseverance through these hardships captured media attention and was eventually portrayed in the major motion picture, When the Game Stands Tall.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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As shared by the team on social media, the Fever went out and signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract following the most recent injuries.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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While there are no over-the-counter medications to treat coccidioidomycosis, ODH notes that healthcare professionals may prescribe antifungal medication to help reduce the severity of symptoms or prevent the infection from getting worse.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Aug. 2025
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Depending on the location and severity of the wildfire, smaller events such as sports games could be moved to another field or rescheduled for a future date, Wolski said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Instead, restore funnel momentum by better understanding your target audience and their interests, sequencing systematically and prioritizing data accuracy and content relevance.—
Paula Chiocchi,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Using a bidet seat that doesn’t match your toilet can lead to issues such as leaking and poor accuracy of the cleaning nozzle.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Strategic Investment Is The Key Implementing truly effective cyber hygiene training programs can present challenges, including organizational resistance to change, resource constraints and the difficulty of seamlessly integrating training into daily operations.—
Saakshar Duggal,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Jocelyn and her husband, who are expecting a baby girl in December, have spoken at length about the difficulties with his mom.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The front fenders now feature louver vents and revised underbody aerodynamic engineering to improve overall precision on track, especially at high speed.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Implementing these tactical adjustments and honing precision will take time, and this likely won’t be a one-year process.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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One of them stood on the precipice of perfection when Urías stepped into the batter’s box for his third at-bat.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Don’t worry about perfection here—the slight bumps and unevenness add to the charm. Shape Your Ghosts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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