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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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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
his stoic temperament suited him well to the demands and strictness of military life
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Recent Examples of strict
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Organizations should conduct regular audits to identify and secure shadow IT, enforce strict governance over digital tools, validate AI data pipelines and implement anomaly detection to ensure data integrity before model training.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Because of Florida’s strict requirements, single, working, low-income adults don’t qualify.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
But strict though the rules are around who can play, players say the sport often frees them from thinking about their disability.
—Mohamed Sheikh Nor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
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As part of his release, Anthony is required to wear an ankle monitor, remain under strict house arrest, and have no contact with the victim’s family.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Organizations should conduct regular audits to identify and secure shadow IT, enforce strict governance over digital tools, validate AI data pipelines and implement anomaly detection to ensure data integrity before model training.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Because of Florida’s strict requirements, single, working, low-income adults don’t qualify.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
But strict though the rules are around who can play, players say the sport often frees them from thinking about their disability.
—Mohamed Sheikh Nor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 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.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Retailers often struggle with data silos, inconsistent quality, and integration issues, Sheridan says, which complicate accurate analysis in addition to concerns around consumer privacy.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Keagan Ostop,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Biking is smooth and the frame is sturdy, heavy and durable enough to handle rigorous cycling.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Resilience now comes from adaptive planning, not rigid protocols.—
Toby Wong,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Use 1/4 inch or smaller rigid mesh or wire hardware cloth about 4 feet high.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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First, because our common narrative framework depends on the past, many people still consider warming through a speculative lens, failing to recognize the severity, and urgency, of superstorms and sea-level rise.—
Heather Hansman,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Common cold symptoms: Vitamin C can help reduce the duration of the common cold and reduce the severity of its symptoms.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vietnamese refugees who got a warm welcome from America puzzle at family separations, harsh rhetoric In Vietnam, Lam had owned three companies.—
Anh Do,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump has launched harsh immigration actions in his first 100 days in office—detaining more people for immigration violations, allowing arrests outside schools and courthouses, and sending more than 200 Venezuelan men to be imprisoned in El Salvador.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Computer vision technologies can identify defects and ensure that parts meet stringent aerospace standards.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The bill, which passed by a 46-1 vote with one abstention, blocks helicopters that don’t meet the most stringent Federal Aviation Administration noise standards from flying out of the main Manhattan heliports in Midtown and near Wall St., beginning in 2029.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Yet Schlossberg is careful to note that May did not shadow-direct the movie during production.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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