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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
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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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.
—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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A little over half of the participants projected Houston’s offensive efficiency to be in the middle third of the league, which seems like an accurate prediction.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
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
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While there are no over-the-counter medications to treat coccidioidomycosis, ODH notes that healthcare professionals may prescribe antifungal medication to help reduce the severity of symptoms or prevent the infection from getting worse.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Aug. 2025
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Depending on the location and severity of the wildfire, smaller events such as sports games could be moved to another field or rescheduled for a future date, Wolski said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 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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The true sign of where the competition stands will come if Walker participates fully when the other starters are healthy, too.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
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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Counties and municipalities can impose harsher restrictions as well.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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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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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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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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