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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.
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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
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In Guatire, in Miranda state, preliminary reports indicate that several people were injured, though the severity of the injuries and the exact number of those affected remain unclear.
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Too much of it can cause brain damage, and pediatricians must regularly check for bilirubin in newborns to measure the severity of the jaundice and determine whether the child needs treatment.
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Despite concerns about the accuracy of the records in the new system, Sooknanan said, the administration shared the database with states, which used it on their rolls.
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But it is being pitched to the general public, albeit to those who care about accuracy.
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One of the most advanced attack submarine The Barracuda class is considered one of the most advanced attack submarine designs in Europe, combining stealth, long endurance, and the ability to strike both ships and land targets with precision.
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Drums and bells had been used for so long to gather people for town meetings or church services that hardly anybody complained when bells were tuned or fifes added to the drum corps, which began to march with choreographic precision.
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By evening, honor progress over perfection.
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But the stock had been priced for near perfection at the height of the technology bubble.
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“Rigorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorousness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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