1
as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable
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Recent Examples of stricture
The new stricture applies to messages to email groups and to social media posts, and included a ban on announcements to The Federal Register, without which many official processes cannot continue.
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Teddy Rosenbluth, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
No longer confined by the strictures of consistency and predictability, the riders will have the chance to try the wildest tricks their minds can conceive.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Ellen is a more passive counterpart to Thomasin, the teenage heroine played by fellow big-eyed blonde Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch, in that she’s also been pathologized by the strictures of her era, her psychic sensitivities interpreted by those around her as signs of hysteria or mental illness.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
High points like these helped keep Better Man in my good graces even as the second half dips into excessively maudlin territory, as Williams wrestles with the strictures of fame.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Teddy Rosenbluth, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
No longer confined by the strictures of consistency and predictability, the riders will have the chance to try the wildest tricks their minds can conceive.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Ellen is a more passive counterpart to Thomasin, the teenage heroine played by fellow big-eyed blonde Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch, in that she’s also been pathologized by the strictures of her era, her psychic sensitivities interpreted by those around her as signs of hysteria or mental illness.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
High points like these helped keep Better Man in my good graces even as the second half dips into excessively maudlin territory, as Williams wrestles with the strictures of fame.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stricture
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The men appeared to be in better health than the three hostages released the previous week, whose condition drew condemnation from Israeli officials.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, though, a recently viral video of Jewish celebrities launching just that sort of condemnation against West has been revealed to be unauthorized AI.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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OpenAI is looking to remove further restrictions on fundraising and contemplating changes in the structure to do that.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Pentagon has reinstated restrictions on transgender recruits joining the military, according to a memo filed in federal court by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Songkran is Thailand’s New Year festival, but think of it as a joyous chance to have a water fight without reprimands.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Feb. 2025
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But senators have remained doubtful of his experience and abilities and the alleged behavior that could lead to reprimand or firing for military personnel he would now be expected to lead.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Padres, facing payroll constraints, are considering trading away key players to address their remaining needs for starting pitching and greater depth at multiple positions.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The return to profit growth follows a plunge in 2023, as the impact of global supply chain constraints drove a huge spike to record highs in 2021 and 2022.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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The first censure also cited comments Quirk made in the media about the plan to move the rail off the Del Mar bluffs that contradicted the city’s official position.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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But as part of the censure, the board barred Morris from taking part in deliberations and votes regarding the Hagekhalil investigation.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Sundance is considering its own options beyond the physical limitations of charming but easily overwhelmed Park City, where the festival has been headquartered since its founding more than 40 years ago.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The first limitation is probably not a big deal for most households, since 6GHz transmissions are really only useful when the router is in the same room as the client device connecting to it.—
Tom Brant,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Stricture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stricture. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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