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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
Built to withstand the rigors of frigid belays in shady river canyons, the Gore-Tex Infinium outer shell is also water-resistant, breathable, and durable.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
But scratch the surface and there are at least three distinct factions and a range of ideologies, barely suppressed to get through the rigors of the confirmation process.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Many cities are still building the infrastructure to track and enforce BEPS requirements, and compliance rates may vary depending on the rigor of enforcement mechanisms.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Coaching staffs will develop individualized workout and practice plans to align with athletes’ offseason objectives, providing a hybrid environment for players to focus on development without the rigors of playing in an overseas league.
—Julia Poe, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
But scratch the surface and there are at least three distinct factions and a range of ideologies, barely suppressed to get through the rigors of the confirmation process.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Many cities are still building the infrastructure to track and enforce BEPS requirements, and compliance rates may vary depending on the rigor of enforcement mechanisms.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Coaching staffs will develop individualized workout and practice plans to align with athletes’ offseason objectives, providing a hybrid environment for players to focus on development without the rigors of playing in an overseas league.
—Julia Poe, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigor
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Then there are the hardships involved with paying for insurance to begin with.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, Anderson appeared at the hearing by video and said the litigations has created a hardship for her.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, a scholar at West Point, assessing the Israeli programs, observed that more information could make for greater accuracy.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, as with all companies operating in emerging markets, KBC has difficulties executing its projects quickly while navigating complex legal and regulatory aspects, Jamison noted.Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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The cathedral's restoration and return to service after five years has been a success for Macron, who has had recent political difficulties.Nicole Werbeck, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Every single detail was scrutinized and designed with precision.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The finished movie, edited with whiplash precision by Hansjörg Weißbrich, began drawing buzz at Venice and continued to crackle at a Telluride screening.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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If anything, letting go of this ideal of perfection is key.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The cake layers are absolute perfection, and the icing is delicious.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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