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more rigorous
Superlative
most rigorous
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(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied
- The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow.
- To maintain safety, the laboratory follows rigorous procedures for handling chemicals.
- The university's rigorous admission process ensures that only the most qualified students are accepted.
- She underwent rigorous training to prepare for the marathon.
- The company follows a rigorous quality control process to ensure product reliability.
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done with great attention to detail
- She followed the cooking instructions in a rigorous way, so her meals tasted the same every time.
- A rigorous investigation revealed all the facts surrounding the case.
- The rigorous process of vetting candidates ensured only the best were selected.
- The rigorous testing of the product guarantees its quality and safety.
- The research team conducted a rigorous analysis of the data before drawing conclusions.
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difficult to endure due to extreme or severe conditions
- The hikers faced a rigorous journey through the freezing mountains.
- The rigorous climate in the desert made survival challenging.
- The team had to prepare for the rigorous conditions of the high-altitude race.
- He was trained in rigorous environments to build his endurance.
- The rigorous winters in the north require special preparation for survival.
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(of a person) strictly adhering to a belief, system, or set of principles
- He was a rigorous vegetarian, never straying from his dietary choices.
- The rigorous teacher enforced every rule without exception.
- As a rigorous environmentalist, she always made choices that minimized waste.
- She was a rigorous teetotaller, never drinking alcohol under any circumstances.