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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
Arrivals of asylum-seekers and other migrants fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East and Africa for Europe over the past decade helped fuel rising far-right populism and led to stricter border controls that have drawn heavy criticism from human rights groups.
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Sam McNeil, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Todd Scott, senior manager of communications at the Hershey Company, told USA TODAY that Hershey products are made under a strict quality and safety program, including metal detectors and visual inspections.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
No reason for that cancellation was given either, but the home of the Chicago Bulls had just implemented a stricter bag policy, which would have banned fans from bringing bags of any kind to the YoungBoy show.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Most people don’t live in new houses, and most building codes aren’t as strict as California’s.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
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Sam McNeil, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Todd Scott, senior manager of communications at the Hershey Company, told USA TODAY that Hershey products are made under a strict quality and safety program, including metal detectors and visual inspections.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
No reason for that cancellation was given either, but the home of the Chicago Bulls had just implemented a stricter bag policy, which would have banned fans from bringing bags of any kind to the YoungBoy show.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Most people don’t live in new houses, and most building codes aren’t as strict as California’s.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
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Having people with a variety of backgrounds work together on a project ups the likelihood that our interpretations are accurate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
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The scale includes enhanced production design, period-accurate wardrobe and large-scale action set pieces — a significant leap for vertical content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The discovery of the solar cycle now moved Carrington to undertake a rigorous study of sunspots that soon earned him a reputation as Britain’s premier solar observer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Public markets offer transparency, governance, and liquidity; private firms, by contrast, often avoid periodic reporting and undergo less rigorous oversight.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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While skinny jeans hug the body tightly from waist to leg, straight-leg jeans tend to be more rigid and fit slightly looser, especially through the lower part of the leg.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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How underparenting is similar to other parenting styles As with slow parenting, underparenting doesn’t stick to a rigid routine—there is space to change plans and make space in their schedule for downtime.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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In my experience, this is especially true in the lonely hours of the night while struggling with chronic pain.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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For most Galatasaray supporters, domestic titles were never the true measure of success; Europe was.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the woman, her parents’ reasoning for denying her requests was rooted in a harsh lesson about independence.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Instead of buying special cleaners or reaching for harsh chemicals to clean around your home, look to your medicine cabinet for a solution.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The incident not only exposed serious concerns about pilot mental health but also highlighted the stringent regulations surrounding it.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Beachside cities such as Dana Point have struggled with hitting the right note, with voters there rejecting a more stringent initiative to clamp down on STRs.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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This careful tiptoeing is probably because the scissor artwork was never meant to be sold at a wider scale.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a moving moment of magnanimity, which won’t be given away here, that proves the underlying dignity of a people broken by an authoritarian state.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The plot of His Dark Materials is driven by the long-running conflict between Pullman’s heroine, a bold, lithely intelligent 11-year-old named Lyra, and the Magisterium, an authoritarian incarnation of Christianity.—
Lev Grossman,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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