insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
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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Trump’s focus on oil extraction was in sharp contrast to Rubio’s insistence during the same press conference that Saturday’s capture was narrowly executed in response to a grand jury indictment.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This insistence on the genre as a thriving subculture, not yet relegated to graffitied-over plaques of scenes-once-prosperous, grounds the ethos of the joint, which hosts a constant rotation of some of the most exciting combos in New York.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Okoro scored 24 points through a brute insistence in getting to the rim.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
At the insistence of Sinatra, who had campaigned to get John Kennedy elected president, Davis and Britt agreed to postpone their wedding for about a month until after the election, even though the invitations had been mailed, to avoid harming Kennedy’s chances.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This insistence on the genre as a thriving subculture, not yet relegated to graffitied-over plaques of scenes-once-prosperous, grounds the ethos of the joint, which hosts a constant rotation of some of the most exciting combos in New York.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Okoro scored 24 points through a brute insistence in getting to the rim.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
At the insistence of Sinatra, who had campaigned to get John Kennedy elected president, Davis and Britt agreed to postpone their wedding for about a month until after the election, even though the invitations had been mailed, to avoid harming Kennedy’s chances.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insistence
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsis-tən(t)s
1
: the act or an instance of insisting
2
: the quality or state of being insistent
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