RIGORS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

rigors

noun

plural of rigor

as in hardships

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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Recent Examples of rigors These releases were often filled with field recordings and improvisations, prioritizing the glimpse into the artist’s mind over the rigors of craft. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 Anderson says of the rigors of touring, the kind Bon Scott sang about in the AC/DC classic. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026 Tryfman said the heavy caseload of a public defender has prepared her for the bench’s rigors. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The overuse comes mainly from talking, not singing, Dasha tells Billboard, and from the rigors of the road. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 The rigors test not just your innovation but also your resilience, strategy and commitment. — Dennis Calvert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 At 31, the rigors of playing in the NFL have surely had an effect on his body. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026 As the rigors of life under the big tent became too much, Danch gravitated toward wine. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Just a small interval on the playground every morning and afternoon was enough to unleash us from the daily rigors of classroom routine. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

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Noun

Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf have highlighted the economic hardships facing ordinary people.

— Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Sports authorities acknowledged that, due to the country’s economic hardships, the current season of the 16-team series will be split into two zones, East and West, to reduce travel and fuel use amid the energy crisis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardships

Noun

Health problems dogged previous popes with Leo’s predecessor Francis spending an extended period in hospital and facing multiple health difficulties in the final months of his life.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
And stressors like financial difficulties, illness, work responsibilities, parenting and major life changes can test even the most in-sync couples.

— Anna Borges, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026