insistence

noun

in·​sis·​tence in-ˈsi-stən(t)s How to pronounce insistence (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of insisting
2
: the quality or state of being insistent : urgency

Examples of insistence in a Sentence

He spoke with great insistence of the need for reform. the insistence of the crashing waves
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The mundane worries or thoughts of everyday life seemed to dissolve under the vast sky, replaced by the rhythm of the land and the quiet insistence of nature. Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Much of the conspiracy theorizing over Balaji’s death has to do with the refusal of his parents to accept the official findings and insistence that he was murdered. Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025 Contrary to South Carolina's insistence, trans students are not emergencies. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 This insistence on being faithful to Gotouge’s vision — while admirable — also means that the titular Demon Slayer is barely in the first hour or so, and his sister, Nezuko isn’t in the film at all, aside from one quick aside. David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insistence

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of insistence was in the 15th century

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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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insistence

noun
in·​sis·​tence in-ˈsis-tən(t)s How to pronounce insistence (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of insisting
2
: the quality or state of being insistent

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