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as in hardship
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
hard-bitten folk who survived many rigors on the way to the promised land
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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
after being coddled by his former coach, the swimmer was shocked by the rigor of the new training program
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
said that she had heard that excuse a million times, but then she was never known for the rigor of her calculations
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Recent Examples of rigor
The rigors and disappointments of physical rehabilitation swing abruptly into real-estate deals and restaurant gossip.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
But the study's methodology, statistical rigor, risk of bias, and lack of data transparency continue to draw criticism.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
At the same time, a 4.0 doesn’t convey the same rigor on every transcript, and prestigious universities want to see more than just straight A’s.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Justin is struggling through the academic rigors of his mostly white private school, following the path his parents mapped out for him: Northwestern University, his mom’s alma mater, and with luck, a basketball scholarship.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
But the study's methodology, statistical rigor, risk of bias, and lack of data transparency continue to draw criticism.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
At the same time, a 4.0 doesn’t convey the same rigor on every transcript, and prestigious universities want to see more than just straight A’s.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Justin is struggling through the academic rigors of his mostly white private school, following the path his parents mapped out for him: Northwestern University, his mom’s alma mater, and with luck, a basketball scholarship.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
Noun
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The Tower is not always an omen of hardship and struggle.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Vidal Banuelos said the restaurant never recovered from the financial hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Vaccinations remain the best way to prevent coronavirus infection and lower the risk of subsequent long COVID by reducing the severity of the initial infection and immune response.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane comes down to wind speed, the most important factor in determining the severity of a storm and its classification.—
Ann Abel,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Companies and creators who want to lead must invest in processes and structures that support accuracy and correct errors.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This group’s past five-year forecasts have proven to be highly accurate on a global scale, the report noted, with less accuracy for predictions on more regional levels.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Noun
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The difficulty is that anger doesn't get to be carried out by taking out a handgun and shooting at three teenagers.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Automating Tasks Agents should streamline tasks through effective automation—cutting down on manual work without sacrificing precision.—
Don Schuerman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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For those who favor precision, Cook’s Country follows the assumption that a garlic clove weighs 5 grams and yields 1 teaspoon when minced.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Bubic is using a style dictated by his strengths, by his terms and absent a need for perfection.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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Some viewed his pursuit of perfection, marked by his unrealistically high standards, intolerance for mistakes, and insistence on working with only the best people, as the driving force behind Apple’s success.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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