1
as in demand
something that someone insists upon having
overwhelmed by the often conflicting importunities of pressure groups
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2
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
resented the importunity of those annoying telemarketers
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Recent Examples of importunity
Our own house has turned into a kind of office, a site of fax and phone, of administration and importunity.
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Seamus Heaney, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2024
Seamus Heaney, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for importunity
Noun
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The official said Iran would be relieved of certain economic sanctions by the United States for following through on demands outlined in the memorandum of understanding.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Two children at a Redlands elementary school faced racial harassment, discrimination and teasing for months, resulting in them being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, their mother alleged in a lawsuit filed against the school district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The Big 12 cites cases where government threats of retaliation, including prosecution and legal harassment, constitute an infringement of the freedom of association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Israel’s request to see the text was rejected by the US, an Israeli source told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Tandoori Pizza did not respond to a request for comment from The Sacramento Bee.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Now, the one-year grace period for the act’s mandatory registration requirements has ended, meaning agencies must be registered as model management companies or groups with the New York Department of Labor (NYDL) to better enable models to discern legitimate representation.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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The White House promoted the work requirements along with a reduction in immigrant participants.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Importunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importunity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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