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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 report was pounced upon with various levels of rigor by media outlets, including this one.
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Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The study cited by Kennedy was criticized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the American Dental Association for inadequate statistical rigor and other methodological flaws.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Over the years, Raheem has distinguished himself on the bench with an unwavering commitment to fairness, an intellectual rigor that commands respect, and a profound respect for the law’s ability to uplift and protect.
—Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Importantly, restoring rigor in the basics should not mean abandoning the arts.
—William P. Yeakel, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The study cited by Kennedy was criticized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the American Dental Association for inadequate statistical rigor and other methodological flaws.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Over the years, Raheem has distinguished himself on the bench with an unwavering commitment to fairness, an intellectual rigor that commands respect, and a profound respect for the law’s ability to uplift and protect.
—Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Importantly, restoring rigor in the basics should not mean abandoning the arts.
—William P. Yeakel, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
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Her writing style combines careful historical detail with moving personal recollection, allowing readers to vicariously experience the grueling training, camaraderie, and hardships of St. Gertrude's Hospital School of Nursing’s nursing students, more commonly referred to as St. Trudy's students.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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This is a sweet story all about family legacy, authentic food, and fighting to preserve both in the face of hardship.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
8 May 2025
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Recalls are typically classified by severity, and while not all involve immediate danger, they are carried out as a precaution to protect public health.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Class 2 obesity: This ranges from 35-39.9, with a moderate risk of severity.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2025
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The author makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this article.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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There’s so much tangible value that AI agents can bring to business leaders and to workers, improving efficiency and accuracy while freeing up humans to focus on what is uniquely human in their work, such as creative thinking, face-to-face engagement with others and ethical decision-making.—
Jim Stratton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The broader issue is that the Cubs may have difficulties finding an upgrade.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Listen to Booster and Yang talk about the difficulty of working alongside their cutie costars in the podcast episode above.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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As anticipation swelled, the Vatican's Swiss Guards made a ceremonial appearance, marching into the square with precision.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The knitting needles are high-quality, sharp and work well for precision work and delicate knitting projects.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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With his signature blend of mischief and insight, Perry probes the elusive ideals of authenticity, the allure of perfection, and the ever-shifting identity of the artist.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The lightweight serum transforms dull, frizzy strands into glossy perfection.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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