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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 victory reverberated throughout the motocross world, making a powerful statement of intent and highlighting the rigor of its rapid development program.
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Founded under President George W. Bush as part of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, the IES and its advisory board were created to bring scientific rigor to the education field.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
As Alison plots her exit from the rigors of artistic creation, Holly becomes an influencer specializing in power tools, more preoccupied with views than with sanding wood or tapping trees for sap.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Suddenly, the former physics professor is snatched away from the classroom and thrust into the rigors of astronaut training.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Founded under President George W. Bush as part of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, the IES and its advisory board were created to bring scientific rigor to the education field.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
As Alison plots her exit from the rigors of artistic creation, Holly becomes an influencer specializing in power tools, more preoccupied with views than with sanding wood or tapping trees for sap.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Suddenly, the former physics professor is snatched away from the classroom and thrust into the rigors of astronaut training.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
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Even a temporary loss of the plane—which is a workhorse for long-haul flights—could be a hardship for both the airlines and the flying public.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 June 2025
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However, after decades of economic hardship in Allentown, Trump’s blanket tariffs are now adding to that pain by driving up truck prices and reducing orders.—
Ro Khanna,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
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Armor can reduce the severity of the hit and also affect how big the damage is.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But in the visiting clubhouse, where initial X-rays on Tatis’ hand were inconclusive about the severity of his injury, the Padres didn’t seem ready to turn down the dial.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Jones has a lower ceiling, but he's shown more accuracy than Richardson so far.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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His accuracy was really impressive Wednesday and Thursday.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Other signs to look out for of your gut needing some TLC include getting sick more often than usual, diminished energy levels and difficulty concentrating, says Jones.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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As for the Mets, pitching helped overcome hitting difficulties.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Every flyby has to be done with extreme precision so the Solar Orbiter passes through exactly the right point in space at a precise point in time.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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The reports sometimes turn out to be false, and immigration enforcers seem to strike and depart with swift precision, leaving the public little opportunity to respond.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Guided by a mindset of possibility and a belief in progress over perfection, Diezhandino is reshaping how her teams understand and influence the future of socializing, long a category reference point, placing celebrations and cultural relevance at the center of every brand experience.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Creating a Rich Auntie moment is less about perfection and more about presence.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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