1
as in condemnations
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 restrictions
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 strictures
Included was a confirmation that the UAE seeks to lift production beyond OPEC strictures—framed by understatement apparently designed to avoid freaking out the oil market.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In April 2020, people around the globe were struggling to come to grips with the strictures of unprecedented societal shutdowns aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
But many in the MAGA movement recoil at such strictures.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Bank charters also come with the kind of regulatory strictures that persuaded Robinhood that the costs of obtaining one outweigh the benefits.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Chandler framed himself as an alienated artist persecuted by arbitrary strictures.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
And the service culture, rooted in the Quranic virtue of hospitality, comes with a rare degree of social tolerance for an Islamic country; King Mohammed VI’s support for tourism effectively shields foreigners from harsh religious strictures.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In April 2020, people around the globe were struggling to come to grips with the strictures of unprecedented societal shutdowns aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
But many in the MAGA movement recoil at such strictures.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Bank charters also come with the kind of regulatory strictures that persuaded Robinhood that the costs of obtaining one outweigh the benefits.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Chandler framed himself as an alienated artist persecuted by arbitrary strictures.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
And the service culture, rooted in the Quranic virtue of hospitality, comes with a rare degree of social tolerance for an Islamic country; King Mohammed VI’s support for tourism effectively shields foreigners from harsh religious strictures.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strictures
Noun
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In addition to condemnations of oil and gas companies, the war has reignited calls for more hardline windfall taxes on fossil fuel firms.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After his availability is determined, Redick said the team will discuss any potential minutes restrictions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Pentagon required reporters who cover the military to sign on to a host of restrictions in order to maintain daily access to the building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The shows are accompanied by similar drops in ad revenue and increasing production costs, an ongoing shift to digital viewership, political constraints and publicity-friendly interview questions.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once free of quota constraints, the Emirates can up its production by more than 40% to 5 million barrels per day, intensifying competition in markets where sub-Saharan Africa’s higher-cost producers are already vulnerable.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Nov. 2025
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The drones, for all their lofty capabilities, are still being directed by Martel, who doesn’t want to erase herself and her own limitations as an author from the film, either.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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There is also the chance to go conceptual and to study the body itself—its limitations, expressions, and even contortions, say by wearing or referencing the work of Rei Kawakubo, who was the topic of a Costume Institute exhibition in 2017.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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