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more stringent

ADJECTIVE

rigid, tight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

binding demanding draconian exacting forceful harsh inflexible ironclad rigorous severe stiff strict tough

WEAK

acrimonious brick-wall by the book by the numbers compelling confining convincing dead set on drawing dyed-in-the-wool hard hard-nosed iron-fisted picky poignant powerful rough set unpermissive valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amenable calm easy easy-going facile flexible gentle kind lenient mild nice pliable pliant soft weak willing yielding

WEAK

inexact tolerant

Example Sentences

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There is no universal SCR or percentage across the top leagues, but others have more stringent rules than the Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

OTTAWA-Canada is ditching its electric-vehicle sales mandate and replacing it with more stringent tailpipe-emissions standards for automobiles that officials project will spur carbon reduction equal to 75% EV sales by 2035.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The model offered proof that a kinder system could exist alongside the more stringent, rules-based relief funds that sometimes missed the mark, Andrews said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Because of California’s more stringent hazardous waste regulations, much more potentially dangerous waste needs to go to a specialized landfill or treatment facility than would be required by the federal government’s rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

In December, 184.9, most of the speeches made in Congress dealt 'with the need for a more stringent fugitive slave law.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry