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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
More Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Kardashian's comments sparked debate, with some parents applauding her stance and others questioning whether less homework might come at the expense of academic rigor.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The publication considered financial aid, academic rigor and admissions selectivity, as well as overall costs after aid, to determine the colleges that deliver the best value.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Witnessing the rigor of the fact-checking process and getting a hint of the sort of people who would gravitate toward this demanding job is fun!
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, some experts and educators argue credit recovery lacks the rigor of a course taught during a traditional school year and gives opportunities for online cheating.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The publication considered financial aid, academic rigor and admissions selectivity, as well as overall costs after aid, to determine the colleges that deliver the best value.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Witnessing the rigor of the fact-checking process and getting a hint of the sort of people who would gravitate toward this demanding job is fun!
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, some experts and educators argue credit recovery lacks the rigor of a course taught during a traditional school year and gives opportunities for online cheating.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
Noun
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Recent aid cuts have deepened hardships for families.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Landslide in western Sudan kills at least 1,000 A landslide in western Sudan killed at least 1,000 people, intensifying hardship in a country besieged by years of civil war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Quick hits Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan suffered right groin tightness while warming up during Wednesday's game, and the severity of the injury is unclear.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the time can vary based on many circumstances such as the type, severity, and location of the bruise, many bruises last for about two weeks.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The leadership of the paper, and others within Spotlight interviewed during the investigation, felt that McCarthy had behaved appropriately, and was in fact focused on guaranteeing the accuracy of sensitive, high-stakes projects.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional techniques that often sacrifice accuracy by leaving gaps or reducing point density, the Tezduyar–Takizawa simulations maintain consistent precision across the flow patterns.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Huger was also the subject of viral bodycam footage that showed her difficulty speaking after the crash and making several statements that confused longtime fans.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The cognitive difficulties are harder to treat, Weinberger said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the signature blue and black team hues, the apparel range will embody speed, precision and style whilst also meeting the physical and athletic demands for the drivers, engineers and pit crew.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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On the runway, the forms alternate between architectural precision and fluid sensuality, with Scott often layering handwoven crochet against crisp suiting or transparent knits, collapsing binaries between resort wear and luxury evening.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Audiences, especially the younger ones, are done with perfection.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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