1
as in condemnations
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 restrictions
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 strictures
Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
But many in the MAGA movement recoil at such strictures.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Bank charters also come with the kind of regulatory strictures that persuaded Robinhood that the costs of obtaining one outweigh the benefits.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Chandler framed himself as an alienated artist persecuted by arbitrary strictures.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
And the service culture, rooted in the Quranic virtue of hospitality, comes with a rare degree of social tolerance for an Islamic country; King Mohammed VI’s support for tourism effectively shields foreigners from harsh religious strictures.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
However, the strictures of the ACIP constitution haven’t stopped the new ACIP before.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
The setting needn’t be explicitly Norway, but the stultifying strictures of this middle-class world must be in place for Ibsen’s vision to have its detonating effect.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Those surgeries would lead to a postoperative leak that wouldn’t resolve, strictures, a blockage, more than 60 days in the hospital, over $1 million in medical bills and complete stomach removal, Parker alleged in a March 2020 malpractice suit against Heider.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
But many in the MAGA movement recoil at such strictures.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Bank charters also come with the kind of regulatory strictures that persuaded Robinhood that the costs of obtaining one outweigh the benefits.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Chandler framed himself as an alienated artist persecuted by arbitrary strictures.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
And the service culture, rooted in the Quranic virtue of hospitality, comes with a rare degree of social tolerance for an Islamic country; King Mohammed VI’s support for tourism effectively shields foreigners from harsh religious strictures.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
However, the strictures of the ACIP constitution haven’t stopped the new ACIP before.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
The setting needn’t be explicitly Norway, but the stultifying strictures of this middle-class world must be in place for Ibsen’s vision to have its detonating effect.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Those surgeries would lead to a postoperative leak that wouldn’t resolve, strictures, a blockage, more than 60 days in the hospital, over $1 million in medical bills and complete stomach removal, Parker alleged in a March 2020 malpractice suit against Heider.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strictures
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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After his availability is determined, Redick said the team will discuss any potential minutes restrictions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Pentagon required reporters who cover the military to sign on to a host of restrictions in order to maintain daily access to the building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The shows are accompanied by similar drops in ad revenue and increasing production costs, an ongoing shift to digital viewership, political constraints and publicity-friendly interview questions.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once free of quota constraints, the Emirates can up its production by more than 40% to 5 million barrels per day, intensifying competition in markets where sub-Saharan Africa’s higher-cost producers are already vulnerable.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The next three points argue for limitations to patents and copyrights.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Strictures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strictures. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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