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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
the rigorousness of the training paid off when the dance students performed brilliantly at the recital
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
these days the rigorousness of electronic timing is necessary to measure the minute differences in the performances of Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of rigorousness
First, thorough screening efforts should be used to evaluate emotional regulation and affective resilience as rigorously as memory or movement, echoing the rigorousness of screening methods in, for instance, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.
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Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
An award-winning poet, essayist, and editor, Lehmann embraces both the flexibility and rigorousness of creative writing.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2025
Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
An award-winning poet, essayist, and editor, Lehmann embraces both the flexibility and rigorousness of creative writing.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigorousness
Noun
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Hernández expects to know more about the severity of the injury Wednesday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Depending on the severity of the injury, obliques typically require at least a month to heal.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The depth, accuracy and topspin act as the last push, off the cliff and into the gaping ravine below.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Jared Bednar’s plan worked, and this core executed it with near-flawless precision in 2022.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The show was muscular, a one-off that brought them back together for a tour of Jay-Z’s catalog with the Roots’ ability to make precision look spontaneous.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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The astrologer adds that just like a Virgo, this style doesn't seek attention but perfection, as shown by the fact that everything has its place, every element serves a purpose, and the beauty lies in the subtlety and care behind the design.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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The results from Friday’s flight show there’s still room for improvement, but SpaceX will be ready to chase perfection again soon.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2026
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“Rigorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorousness. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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