3
formally
2
by the numbers(noun, expression, adjective, idiom, adverb)
2
form(noun, system, arrangement, procedure, course)
2
rigourously
1
absolutely right(expression, adjective, precise, accurate, dead-on)
1
acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
1
all together(expression, adjective, exact, regular, neat)
1
analytical(adjective, exact, careful, regular, neat)
1
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
authoritarian(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
behavior(noun, style, rule, practice, system)
1
binding(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
1
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
brick-wall(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid, tight)
1
bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
businesslike(adjective, exact, careful, regular, precise)
1
canon(noun, style, rule, practice, system)
1
careful(adjective, harsh, exact, regular, neat)
1
ceremonial(noun, style, rule, practice, system)
<1234510>
13 years ago|894 views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2013). by the book thesaurus. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/by_the_book/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2013. "by the book thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/by_the_book/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2013, by the book thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/by_the_book/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "by the book thesaurus" 19 May 2013. Web. 20 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/by_the_book/thesaurus/synonyms>