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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

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more stringent

The guidelines are generally more stringent, and there is a stronger expectation that people who can work should do so.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

He added that further development of AI tools calls for "even more stringent standards of safety".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Among the Chinese measures under discussion is a more stringent regulatory review before labs can roll out their models, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

“Since 1976, air conditioning systems changed and agencies around the world have more stringent cleaning and hygiene standards for cooling towers and large-scale air-conditioning systems,” the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

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