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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
Noun
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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 -
Armor can reduce the severity of the hit and also affect how big the damage is.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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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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If that continues, the quality of our foreign policy conversation will degrade even further, not just in accuracy, but in accountability.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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“Rigorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorousness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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