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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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Defined as stress or anxiety tied to past financial hardships, financial trauma does not always look like bankruptcy or foreclosure.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Like millions of debtors with federal student loans, Farro had her payments and interest paused by the government five years ago when the pandemic thrust many into financial hardship.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Recalls are typically classified by severity, and while not all involve immediate danger, they are carried out as a precaution to protect public health.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Class 2 obesity: This ranges from 35-39.9, with a moderate risk of severity.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2025
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The author makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this article.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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There’s so much tangible value that AI agents can bring to business leaders and to workers, improving efficiency and accuracy while freeing up humans to focus on what is uniquely human in their work, such as creative thinking, face-to-face engagement with others and ethical decision-making.—
Jim Stratton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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McCann compounds this difficulty by only sparingly engaging with digital life.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The knitting needles are high-quality, sharp and work well for precision work and delicate knitting projects.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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As anticipation swelled, the Vatican's Swiss Guards made a ceremonial appearance, marching into the square with precision.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The lightweight serum transforms dull, frizzy strands into glossy perfection.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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With his signature blend of mischief and insight, Perry probes the elusive ideals of authenticity, the allure of perfection, and the ever-shifting identity of the artist.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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