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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 Synonyms for rigorousness
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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,
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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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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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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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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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“Rigorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorousness. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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