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as in accurate
following an original exactly
not a strict translation, because a lot of the humor is in the wordplay
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as in rigorous
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage
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as in rigid
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
on a strict diet strict adherence to the letter of the law
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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
his stoic temperament suited him well to the demands and strictness of military life
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Recent Examples of strict
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Organizations should conduct regular audits to identify and secure shadow IT, enforce strict governance over digital tools, validate AI data pipelines and implement anomaly detection to ensure data integrity before model training.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Because of Florida’s strict requirements, single, working, low-income adults don’t qualify.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
But strict though the rules are around who can play, players say the sport often frees them from thinking about their disability.
—Mohamed Sheikh Nor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
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As part of his release, Anthony is required to wear an ankle monitor, remain under strict house arrest, and have no contact with the victim’s family.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Organizations should conduct regular audits to identify and secure shadow IT, enforce strict governance over digital tools, validate AI data pipelines and implement anomaly detection to ensure data integrity before model training.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Because of Florida’s strict requirements, single, working, low-income adults don’t qualify.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
But strict though the rules are around who can play, players say the sport often frees them from thinking about their disability.
—Mohamed Sheikh Nor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Retailers often struggle with data silos, inconsistent quality, and integration issues, Sheridan says, which complicate accurate analysis in addition to concerns around consumer privacy.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Keagan Ostop,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Biking is smooth and the frame is sturdy, heavy and durable enough to handle rigorous cycling.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Resilience now comes from adaptive planning, not rigid protocols.—
Toby Wong,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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At every turn, Francis chose radical inclusion over rigid control, and conscience over comfort.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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First, because our common narrative framework depends on the past, many people still consider warming through a speculative lens, failing to recognize the severity, and urgency, of superstorms and sea-level rise.—
Heather Hansman,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Common cold symptoms: Vitamin C can help reduce the duration of the common cold and reduce the severity of its symptoms.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hope reigns even in this harsh political climate we Americans are now experiencing.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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Repelling Pests Bay leaf's stringent scent is used to repel insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is likely due to helicopters' ability to fly and land in a wider variety of locations as well as the much more stringent safety protocols in place for commercial airlines, including having multiple pilots on board in case of emergency.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Yet Schlossberg is careful to note that May did not shadow-direct the movie during production.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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