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as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable
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Recent Examples of stricture
The couple stepped away from full-time royal life in March 2020, unhappy at media scrutiny and the strictures of their roles.
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Early in her career, she was sometimes celebrated for fleeing the strictures of flamenco music in order to find freedom on the dance floor, and on the charts.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
For two seasons running, the club fell foul of European football governing body UEFA’s strictures, albeit in different ways.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Rebelling against the strictures of ballet, barefoot and in loose, flowing tunics, Isadora would strike ancient Greek poses and sway and turn to-and-fro as if driven by currents of wind and ocean, a force of nature herself.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Early in her career, she was sometimes celebrated for fleeing the strictures of flamenco music in order to find freedom on the dance floor, and on the charts.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
For two seasons running, the club fell foul of European football governing body UEFA’s strictures, albeit in different ways.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Rebelling against the strictures of ballet, barefoot and in loose, flowing tunics, Isadora would strike ancient Greek poses and sway and turn to-and-fro as if driven by currents of wind and ocean, a force of nature herself.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stricture
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Ghanem’s case has prompted some condemnation online from pro-Israel commentators.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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The brand absorbed real risk—consumer backlash, political condemnation, financial uncertainty—by aligning itself with a figure whose resistance was ongoing and materially consequential.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Joining him in the back-to-back restriction club was Al Horford, who has played well recently and scored in double figures in three of his last four games.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Violators face nothing more serious than firing, reduction in salary grade, a ban on federal employment for up to five years, suspension, reprimand or a fine of up to $1,000.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kelly also argued that Hegseth’s potential reprimand of a sitting senator would have a chilling effect on other military veterans.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, late last week the city received notice that the organization was pulling their offer, citing capacity constraints.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Power availability has already emerged as a limiting factor for data center developers, with one analysis finding that constraints were extending construction timelines by 24 to 72 months.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hegseth’s recent censure of Kelly accuses him of Conduct Unbecoming An Officer and Violating Good Order And Discipline (less serious parts of the UCMJ and more open to interpretation).—
Michael Szalma,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hegseth this week backed off that losing proposition and instead issued a censure for Kelly and started a process to demote him in retirement, which would reduce his pension.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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For example, there are income limitations on tax-free tips, and only up to $25,000 of tips per return can be tax free.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s not to mention the physical limitations of an extremely bulky spacesuit, which could physically tax astronauts even more than stepping outside of the International Space Station during a spacewalk.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Stricture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stricture. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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