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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
Legal challenges are also possible, as courts may be asked to decide whether the stricter interpretation conflicts with the CSPA's purpose of keeping families together.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Although there are no strict rules on how much money a nonprofit can make, its philanthropic mission should be clear, said Brian Mittendorf, a nonprofit accounting expert at Ohio State University.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There would be strict rules, long school days, and a relentless focus on learning.
—Sarah Carr, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
Although House rules allow members of Congress to provide gifts to other members, there is strict guidance on the appearance of impropriety and required disclosures.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Although there are no strict rules on how much money a nonprofit can make, its philanthropic mission should be clear, said Brian Mittendorf, a nonprofit accounting expert at Ohio State University.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There would be strict rules, long school days, and a relentless focus on learning.
—Sarah Carr, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
Although House rules allow members of Congress to provide gifts to other members, there is strict guidance on the appearance of impropriety and required disclosures.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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What follows is an overview of more accurate sources of knowledge about admission.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Students must fall below an income cap and meet Vanderbilt's rigorous admissions standards to get in.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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There are any number of predictable ways this scenario might have developed but the film is rigorous in its rejection of clichés or simple fixes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Attackers see these rigid, unchanging patterns as roadmaps.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sarpong, who studies finance, felt Harris' views were rigid and didn't acknowledge valid concerns of conservatives.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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That’s especially true in Texas, which ranks behind only Virginia in statewide data center energy usage, according to a study published by the Electric Power Research Institute.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
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But the harsh fact is that letting a tree stump fester in the ground can cause myriad problems, according to the arborist sources AD asked.—
Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
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Our test vehicle was also equipped with the aforementioned Precision Package, and while the suspension tuning is noticeably firmer than that of the standard Blackwing, its ride quality still isn’t as harsh as the latest M5 around town and out on the highway.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
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The board had balked at insurance lobbyists and fire officials’ demand for stringent protections while the governor’s office worried about the cost to homeowners, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg Green in a public records request.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Plans sold in the ACA’s online insurance marketplaces have no stringent quality standards.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Gearbox has always been careful to say that Borderlands is not going live service for 4 here, despite that being a pretty common trend to chase.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But the movie is careful to concentrate just as much on his art and all the complications that entailed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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Stricter parenting styles include authoritative or authoritarian styles.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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And this matters now more than ever, during a time when universities are dismantling their humanities programs and being pressured into pandering to authoritarian strongmen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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