strenuous
adjective
characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc..
strenuously
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a word derived from
strenuous.
Example Sentences
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Kratochvilova's record has been questioned, with claims it was assisted by her country's doping regime that existed at the time, something she has strenuously denied.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Though she consciously and strenuously attempted to avoid labels like feminist and activist, Parton’s actions occasionally made her inner beliefs undeniable.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
And for what it’s worth, the White House has strenuously denied that there’s anything inappropriate about Trump and Harp’s relationship.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
They claimed that the newspaper group used unlawful methods for getting information for stories, allegations which were strenuously denied by Associated Newspapers.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
A week earlier, while vacationing in Slovenia, he'd ordered a pizza that the English-speaking waiter had strenuously recommend he avoid.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
