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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
Amid this major mayhem, the rigors of everyday student life have managed to keep Hastings’ feet planted firmly on the ground.
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Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Getting to spend time with the youngsters offered a nice break from the rigors of the offseason program, especially with the team’s mandatory minicamp set to begin on Tuesday.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The flat interior surface minimizes wrinkling and the durable construction withstands the rigors of travel.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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The victory reverberated throughout the motocross world, making a powerful statement of intent and highlighting the rigor of its rapid development program.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Getting to spend time with the youngsters offered a nice break from the rigors of the offseason program, especially with the team’s mandatory minicamp set to begin on Tuesday.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The flat interior surface minimizes wrinkling and the durable construction withstands the rigors of travel.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
The victory reverberated throughout the motocross world, making a powerful statement of intent and highlighting the rigor of its rapid development program.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
Noun
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The company’s high-margin, recurring membership revenue has shown remarkable resilience during economic hardships, contributing to the stock’s recent surge.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The first call went to King, who signed a rest-of-season hardship waiver contract.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Armor can reduce the severity of the hit and also affect how big the damage is.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But in the visiting clubhouse, where initial X-rays on Tatis’ hand were inconclusive about the severity of his injury, the Padres didn’t seem ready to turn down the dial.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Jones has a lower ceiling, but he's shown more accuracy than Richardson so far.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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His accuracy was really impressive Wednesday and Thursday.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The confusion highlights the difficulty of verifying information on social media.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Other signs to look out for of your gut needing some TLC include getting sick more often than usual, diminished energy levels and difficulty concentrating, says Jones.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Borussia Dortmund’s forwards will need to pick their spot with real precision in the next round.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The future of negotiation belongs to those who pair emotional intelligence with algorithmic precision.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Guided by a mindset of possibility and a belief in progress over perfection, Diezhandino is reshaping how her teams understand and influence the future of socializing, long a category reference point, placing celebrations and cultural relevance at the center of every brand experience.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Creating a Rich Auntie moment is less about perfection and more about presence.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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