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
That prototype, and Crane’s insistence on it, would go on to spark a million-dollar industry and change women’s reproductive health forever — but didn’t earn her a penny.
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thehustle.co, 20 Mar. 2026
Peña’s injury perhaps altered the calculus with the infield — at least short-term — but Brown’s insistence left open the possibility.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Israel’s insistence on striking anything or anyone even remotely linked to Hezbollah means he is viewed as an unacceptable risk by landlords housing the displaced.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The president's insistence on the bill, and an energized push from the GOP base, has put pressure on Thune.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insistence
thehustle.co, 20 Mar. 2026
Peña’s injury perhaps altered the calculus with the infield — at least short-term — but Brown’s insistence left open the possibility.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Israel’s insistence on striking anything or anyone even remotely linked to Hezbollah means he is viewed as an unacceptable risk by landlords housing the displaced.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The president's insistence on the bill, and an energized push from the GOP base, has put pressure on Thune.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence
Noun
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Gates made a powerful declaration with his final postgame news conference of the season.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lambermont pushed back on the assertion that data centers are squarely to blame for rising electricity bills.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The climate-change assertion also has validity, according to the United Nations.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Judges have sometimes backed claims that administration officials are defying the law, and even defying direct court orders.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Advocates like Ramírez say the decision by Huerta and other women to speak out -- first revealing their claims to The New York Times -- is a powerful sign that things have changed since Chavez's time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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