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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
In the same Instagram post, representatives for Joel explained that the rigor of touring had worsened the singer's condition.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 May 2025
But before that, he was known for his criticism of the lack of rigor in oncology drug data.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Listen to this article Years ago, Calvin Thomas would escape the rigors of life by visiting Disney World — but not the way most people do.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
For too long, food conglomerates have policed themselves and slipped new additives into grocery aisles without public accountability or scientific rigor.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 May 2025
But before that, he was known for his criticism of the lack of rigor in oncology drug data.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Listen to this article Years ago, Calvin Thomas would escape the rigors of life by visiting Disney World — but not the way most people do.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
For too long, food conglomerates have policed themselves and slipped new additives into grocery aisles without public accountability or scientific rigor.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 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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Nearly 90% of natural gas processing, fractionation, and storage is concentrated in four regions in the U.S., each subject to various environmental hazards that will incur greater complications and costs as climate change exacerbates natural disasters’ frequency and severity.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Try supplements: Certain supplements, such as Riboflavin and CoQ10, can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Incorporate both financial metrics (gross margin, inventory turns, cash conversion cycle) and operational indicators (forecast accuracy, perfect order fulfillment, production attainment).—
Luigi Damasceno,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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His first season in Denver finished with a 4-11 record and a notable regression in his accuracy and TD-INT ratio.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Other affected services, including delivery and messaging platforms, report similar difficulties, leading to consumer frustration.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The rollout of new Calvin Klein sportswear collided with some difficulties in PVH’s efforts to set up a global product kitchen for the brand.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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This station shows everything from daily rainfall to the current UV index, with the kind of intensive precision only a father could love.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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This level of precision doesn’t just benefit the sales team.—
Sean Brophy,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Instead of pursuing impossible perfection, organizations should design for resilience — systems that degrade gracefully under stress and recover quickly from failures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Craft beer has achieved a state of perfection, with all sub-standard brews banished.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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