rigorous
adjective
rig·or·ous
ˈri-g(ə-)rəs 
rigorously
adverb
rigorousness
noun
Examples of rigorous in a Sentence
rigorous enforcement of the rules
a rigorous course of study
We subjected the data to a rigorous analysis.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation ensures accrediting agencies uphold rigorous standards.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
To celebrate eight decades of excellence in footwear reporting and the rigorous chronicling of industry giants from Nike to Manolo Blahnik, the beloved publication threw a fête at The Times Square EDITION’s Paradise Club.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
For the in-person classes, there are strict hygiene protocols to protect the kids — including the frequent use of hand sanitizer and rigorous daily cleaning of the classrooms.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
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“Rigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigorous. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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rigorous
adjective
rig·or·ous
ˈrig-(ə-)rəs
1
: very strict
2
: marked by great differences of temperature or climate
3
: very accurate
rigorously
adverb
rigorousness
noun
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