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as in accurate
following an original exactly
not a strict translation, because a lot of the humor is in the wordplay
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as in rigorous
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage
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as in rigid
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
on a strict diet strict adherence to the letter of the law
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Recent Examples of strict
Working with strict limitations—no more than five instruments; just one hour to make each track—the two West Coast leftfield vets turn out a surprisingly expansive set of wooly electronic jams.
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Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Once listed at 6 feet, Rojas is now suddenly listed at 5-foot-10 — reflecting his true height, much like the hundreds of ballplayers who shrunk under the microscope of MLB’s strict and standardized new measuring system, one far more accurate than the loose and relaxed ways of the past.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Note that all bonus bets carry a strict 7-day expiration window, so deploying them efficiently while the schedule is dense is a good recipe for success.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Outschool focuses on students ages 3-18 and encourages imaginative classes rather than strict curricula.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Once listed at 6 feet, Rojas is now suddenly listed at 5-foot-10 — reflecting his true height, much like the hundreds of ballplayers who shrunk under the microscope of MLB’s strict and standardized new measuring system, one far more accurate than the loose and relaxed ways of the past.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Note that all bonus bets carry a strict 7-day expiration window, so deploying them efficiently while the schedule is dense is a good recipe for success.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Outschool focuses on students ages 3-18 and encourages imaginative classes rather than strict curricula.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
Adjective
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Weather apps have a tendency to alienate their user bases, perhaps because people’s physical experiences—their plans, their dress, their commutes—so directly depend on an accurate report.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cameron is completing the rigorous prerequisites to apply to the competitive cardiovascular technology program at Grossmont College while caring for her daughter.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Every car insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of car insurance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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To address this, researchers combined PILs with a second, more rigid polymer to form block copolymers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The capsule includes the brand’s signature stretch Chitch and rigid Maxx denim fits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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To show our simple skill, That is the true beginning of our end.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Courts often look to rulings in other jurisdictions to guide decisions, even if those precedents aren’t binding, according to Reyes, who said this is especially true in new legal fields like climate litigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Unkind words and thoughts from your harshest critic (yourself) are all too common, especially for women, and their effects can diminish mood, confidence and self-esteem while positive ones can have the opposite impact.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those forces may give the president more leverage in his negotiations, but also risk fueling Tehran's resentment and provoking a harsher response, analysts say.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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But many states have more stringent rules, and regulations vary widely.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The process of more stringent measurements actually began last year, since ABS was utilized in spring training, so the changes in players’ height has been a process that’s played out both last and this spring.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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An assembly of planets in Aries moves through your twelfth house, stirring emotions behind the scenes and asking for careful tending.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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To the begonia collectors out there, Begona Black Velvet, with large leaves that could have fallen from a maple tree, is worth a careful look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Organizers and protesters fear America is on a path toward authoritarian rule.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The President has, in ICE, a quasi-authoritarian force at his disposal.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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