insistent
adjective
in·sis·tent
in-ˈsi-stənt 
1
: disposed to insist : persistent
2
: compelling attention
the insistent pounding of the waves
insistently
adverb
Examples of insistent in a Sentence
We listened to the insistent crashing of waves on the beach.
Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Norton said in 2022 that Weinstein emailed him personally and was very insistent about appearing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu insistent on continuing war despite rising pressure DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 57 people across Gaza, health officials said Saturday, as international pressure grows for a ceasefire but Israel's leader remains defiant about continuing the war.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Insistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistent. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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insistent
adjective
in·sis·tent
in-ˈsis-tənt
: demanding attention : persistent
insistently
adverb
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