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as in accurate
following an original exactly
not a strict translation, because a lot of the humor is in the wordplay
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as in rigorous
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage
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as in rigid
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
on a strict diet strict adherence to the letter of the law
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Recent Examples of strict
Households can grow up to four plants under strict rules and private consumption by people 18 and older is legal.
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Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and 18th-century evangelicals were all deeply committed to religious freedom, including a strict separation of church and state.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Defy his late dad's strict non-interference policy by flying around the world fast enough to reverse the Earth's spin, and rewind time to a point where Lois is still alive.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Clara Keen: Mystic had a very strict no-tech policy.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
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Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and 18th-century evangelicals were all deeply committed to religious freedom, including a strict separation of church and state.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Defy his late dad's strict non-interference policy by flying around the world fast enough to reverse the Earth's spin, and rewind time to a point where Lois is still alive.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Clara Keen: Mystic had a very strict no-tech policy.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
Adjective
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Those descriptors are accurate enough, as the band themselves have been upfront and proud about their influences: Lucinda Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Bill Callahan, the Beatles.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Going back and researching, Gatiss learned this was accurate.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Before a potential controller can even step foot in the academy, there’s a rigorous application and qualification process.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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The loss of trustworthiness in the rigorous and nonpartisan work of the Task Force would devastate patients, hospital systems, and payers as misinformation creates barriers to accessing lifesaving and cost effective care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Zara hadn’t become rigid overnight—her views on competence, control and value had been reinforced over decades.—
Diana Lowe,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Set within a military institution, the film continues his exploration of gender and power, aiming to expose and humanize rigid, oppressive systems through personal and emotional storytelling.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Among the property's true highlights is its exceptional dining scene— beloved by both discerning locals and hotel guests.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The biggest change was the introduction of the punitive second apron, which imposed harsh team-building restrictions on teams that crossed said line.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Unlike harsher retinoids, this one is gentle enough for sensitive skin.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Ideally, Buckingham would like the physical requirements for truck drivers to more closely mirror the stringent physical requirements for commercial airline pilots.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2025
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However, the Senate bill still strips tax incentives for wind, solar and other renewable energy projects by 2027 and gives developers stringent requirements to claim them.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Whether Trump's death quelled or accelerated authoritarian forces remains an open question.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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All of these factors and their contribution to alienation can foster authoritarian beliefs and individualism.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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