insistence

noun

in·​sis·​tence in-ˈsi-stən(t)s 

1

: the act or an instance of insisting

2

: the quality or state of being insistent : urgency

Synonyms of insistence

• declaration
• assertion
• claim

Examples of insistence in a Sentence

He spoke with great insistence of the need for reform.

the insistence of the crashing waves

Recent Examples on the Web

What’s dividing fans is Julian Casablancas’ insistence on using Autotune, as many prefer his raw vocals. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Hamas leaders were being sheltered in Qatar—but only at the insistence of Israel and the United States. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Apple's stubborn insistence on keeping base iPhones at 60Hz while budget Android phones offer zippier refresh rates has always baffled me. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

There are obvious health risks with this process, despite the insistence by a lot of gray market proponents that everything is safe. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for insistence

• assistance
• consistence
• desistance
• existence
• persistence
• resistance
• subsistence
• coexistence
• nonexistence
• distance
• magnetoresistance

Kids Definition

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