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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
Brands are being tasked to adhere to firm timelines and strict requirements with many unknowns.
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education has enacted some of the strictest rules in the country limiting screen use in schools.
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CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Quiet, family, and strict no-interruption showings let viewers choose.
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Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
—
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education has enacted some of the strictest rules in the country limiting screen use in schools.
—
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Quiet, family, and strict no-interruption showings let viewers choose.
—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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And a rigorous screening protocol for LFS patients developed by David Malkin, a protege of Fraumeni and Li, helps detect early-stage malignancies, improving the odds of treating them and prolonging lives.
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According to Lacey, who helped set up the Code Four program last year, enforcing the law requires a clear grasp of ethics and a rigorous attention to detail to make sure the job is done well.
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As the disease progresses, muscles throughout the body can become rigid and go into painful spasms.
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That’s the deficiency side of integrity—where authenticity gives way to fakery, consistency erodes into unpredictability, and transparency slips into manipulation…But swing too far in the other direction, and the skyscraper becomes overly rigid—too stiff to sway with the wind.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Plant magnolias somewhere they will be protected from harsh winds, especially when buds or flowers are developing.
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Most clarifying shampoos tend to be a little harsh and drying, but this one is gentle and nourishing.
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Anthropic calls for more stringent regulation and supports efforts by states such as New York and California that have passed more aggressive AI laws.
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Rather than dealing with the dynamics driving away wealth, Xi Jinping’s totalitarian regime is imposing stringent new controls on buying stocks, real estate and insurance policies overseas.
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Ultimately, the widespread adoption of AI for mental health constitutes a global experiment with both potential benefits and serious downsides that require careful management.
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China is, of course, an authoritarian state which has been criticized for maintaining a mass-surveillance system, while Brazil regained democracy in 1985 after two decades of military dictatorship.
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Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt’s 2018 book, How Democracies Die, argues that the most decisive figures in the success or failure of an authoritarian attempt are the would-be authoritarian’s ideological allies.
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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