as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
a continued insistence that there was a massive cover-up by the government
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Recent Examples of insistence
And the government’s insistence that Iranians must make sacrifices for distant causes breeds resentment rather than unity.
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Kamran Talattof, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Marsch’s insistence on connecting the men’s national team to young players and coaches suggests his own interest in growing Canadian soccer could continue well beyond his current contract, which is due to expire this year.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Catholic right’s insistence on order in Peru was directly challenged by the chaos on the ground.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
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.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insistence
Kamran Talattof, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Marsch’s insistence on connecting the men’s national team to young players and coaches suggests his own interest in growing Canadian soccer could continue well beyond his current contract, which is due to expire this year.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Catholic right’s insistence on order in Peru was directly challenged by the chaos on the ground.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
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.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence
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Back in 2020, a spokesperson for the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office told PEOPLE that Beauchamp's death declaration was based on real-time medical data, including heartbeat and breathing, that was provided by responding authorities and EMS personnel.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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What comes off as charming, an aura of innocence, is a declaration of independence bordering on defiance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also, Kaishian said, the video and report don’t back up earlier assertions by police that Emile pointed the gun at a rival, or at the cops.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials said Good attempted to drive her vehicle toward agents during the encounter, a claim disputed by family members and some local leaders.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Witnesses and local leaders have contradicted that claim, saying Good was trying to leave and steering away from the agent.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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