as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
a rigorously accurate accounting of the war casualties
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Recent Examples of rigorously
Each style is designed in-house using premium materials rigorously fit tested and approved by real women.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The article argues that a wide gulf exists between rumor and fact, with Swalwell thriving in that gray space where allegations couldn’t be rigorously verified through independent investigation and legal defensibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While excellent surgeons practice outside academic centers as well, these environments are more likely to measure outcomes rigorously and integrate new research into practice quickly and systematically.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
According to researchers, the models were rigorously evaluated through 1,800 real-world trials and large-scale simulations, including complex, multi-step tasks requiring precision and tool use.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Biologists call this ocular autohemorrhaging, and although 19th-century naturalists noted it anecdotally, the behavior wasn’t rigorously documented until the 20th century.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that agencies rigorously evaluate a reasonable range of alternatives for a project that may be safer, cheaper and more environmentally sound.
—Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Agnes and her friends aren’t permitted to read or write, yet they have been rigorously tutored by Aunt Lydia and the other aunts.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The hosts have covered the missing persons case rigorously, repeated the FBI’s tip line number countless times, and donned yellow ribbons to show support for the Guthries.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The article argues that a wide gulf exists between rumor and fact, with Swalwell thriving in that gray space where allegations couldn’t be rigorously verified through independent investigation and legal defensibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While excellent surgeons practice outside academic centers as well, these environments are more likely to measure outcomes rigorously and integrate new research into practice quickly and systematically.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
According to researchers, the models were rigorously evaluated through 1,800 real-world trials and large-scale simulations, including complex, multi-step tasks requiring precision and tool use.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Biologists call this ocular autohemorrhaging, and although 19th-century naturalists noted it anecdotally, the behavior wasn’t rigorously documented until the 20th century.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that agencies rigorously evaluate a reasonable range of alternatives for a project that may be safer, cheaper and more environmentally sound.
—Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Agnes and her friends aren’t permitted to read or write, yet they have been rigorously tutored by Aunt Lydia and the other aunts.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The hosts have covered the missing persons case rigorously, repeated the FBI’s tip line number countless times, and donned yellow ribbons to show support for the Guthries.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigorously
Adverb
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Western governments and the International Atomic Energy Agency have raised alarms over Iran’s enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels and disputes over inspections, while Tehran insists its program is strictly civilian.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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As such, reducing your cat’s protein intake should only be done if strictly necessary and under your veterinarian’s supervision.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Finally, a second staffer laid a towel over the jerseys, tamped it down a little more, and the two of them carefully slid the slab on top, the two metal latches closing without any effort.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 17 years after his death, the Michael Jackson brand is more carefully curated than ever.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Rigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorously. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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