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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
In an effort to provide a glimpse of the rigors that come with donning the tools of ignorance, The Denver Post chronicled a day in the life of the Goodmans — from those sips of coffee in their LoDo apartment all the way to the cold tub in the bowels of Coors Field.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 July 2025
Known for his sharp wit, conceptual rigor and fascination with systems of language, politics and infrastructure, his work often explores the gaps between information and interpretation, presence and absence.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And yes, there is always a need for big-league catcher depth given the rigors of the position and the need for rest days.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Like any other piece of kitchenware, you’re only limited by your imagination, as most ramekins are built to withstand the rigors of an oven on full blast and the ice of a freezer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 July 2025
Known for his sharp wit, conceptual rigor and fascination with systems of language, politics and infrastructure, his work often explores the gaps between information and interpretation, presence and absence.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And yes, there is always a need for big-league catcher depth given the rigors of the position and the need for rest days.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Like any other piece of kitchenware, you’re only limited by your imagination, as most ramekins are built to withstand the rigors of an oven on full blast and the ice of a freezer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
Noun
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This work is also a tribute to the rich and inspiring story of the Black church in America—a story laden with hope and hardship.—
AudioFile Magazine
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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Thrift stores offer affordable options for consumers, especially during economic hardship, and contribute to community support through donations and job creation.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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While relapse of multiple myeloma is regarded as inevitable, the timing and severity vary widely.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Some agency officials have voiced concerns about the accuracy of the tool’s legal interpretations.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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So far, measurements have found no difference between the two to an accuracy of 1.5 parts in a billion.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Asked about the issue, administrators cited budget constraints and a difficulty hiring teachers.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Some may experience delays in language development, while others may have difficulty using language to communicate, even if their language skills are developed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Visitors will learn how that experience influenced his lifelong interest in capturing the clothing, gestures, and style of his subjects with precision.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The wine cellar is stacked like an old-money Bond villain’s dream: over 1,000 bottles, big on rare Burgundies and Old World precision.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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And, sometimes, perfection comes with a surgeon’s touch.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Embracing private relationships, then, is partly Gen Z’s way of rejecting the suffocating pressures of perfection and returning to the value of real-life displays of affection.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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