as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in the building
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Recent Examples of stringent
This flexibility is likely to please moderates in both chambers who felt that the House version was too stringent.
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 June 2025
The researchers said that the low rate of regret after GAS might be attributable, at least partially, to the stringent prerequisites that patients have to complete before being scheduled for surgery, which include the support of a mental health professional.
—Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
After former President Joe Biden failed to reach an agreement to revitalize U.S. participation in the JCPOA, Trump has sought to reach a new accord that would introduce stringent checks on Iran's nuclear program.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
In 2024, the Biden administration finalized the most stringent carbon pollution standards for power plants to date in an effort to tackle the climate crisis — but now, those rules face an uncertain future.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC news, 11 June 2025
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 June 2025
The researchers said that the low rate of regret after GAS might be attributable, at least partially, to the stringent prerequisites that patients have to complete before being scheduled for surgery, which include the support of a mental health professional.
—Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
After former President Joe Biden failed to reach an agreement to revitalize U.S. participation in the JCPOA, Trump has sought to reach a new accord that would introduce stringent checks on Iran's nuclear program.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
In 2024, the Biden administration finalized the most stringent carbon pollution standards for power plants to date in an effort to tackle the climate crisis — but now, those rules face an uncertain future.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC news, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stringent
Adjective
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At JPMorgan, an internal culture study found that fewer employees feel like their health and well-being are a corporate priority, likely triggered by the bank’s strict five-day in-office policy.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Strategy games require humanlike ability to think across and beyond multiple steps, deal with unpredictable responses, adapt to changing objectives and still conform to a strict rule set.—
Vinay K. Chaudhri,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Adopt a zero-trust security model that emphasizes rigorous access rules and constant authentication.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The next afternoon, Gomes sat in and watched Ohtani throw a rigorous bullpen session to simulate multiple innings.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Stringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stringent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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