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Constant, 54, is a rigorist whose every action accords with Vodou knowledge and cosmology.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2023

For centuries Muslim theologians have blended the rigorist teachings of sharia with the insights of mysticism to allow the spirit, rather than the letter, of the law to shine.

From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2015

Between the rigorist and the sensualist, the sensible man has his place.

From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Janet, Paul

"You are a greater rigorist than ever," chided she, smiling.

From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von

"He is a Roman and a rigorist, I know," said Zagloba; "but if some one should give the prince a hint, maybe he would grant permission of his own instance, to Skshetuski and to you."

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk