INSISTENCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

insistence

noun

in-ˈsi-stən(t)s

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 Negotiations appear to have bogged down over Tehran’s insistence on the release of some $24 billion in frozen Iranian financial assets. —

Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 7 June 2026 At the insistence of their father, Richard, the Williams sisters largely shunned junior tennis. —

Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026 What makes the Center’s approach especially significant is its insistence that Black women are not simply subjects of research, but producers of knowledge and architects of solutions. —

Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 The cause of the fallout is a combination of factors, including reports of Hardy’s tardiness on set and insistence on re-writing some of the script, multiple sources confirmed to Variety. —

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for insistence

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Yet many executive assurances still rely on systems built for a different era, defined by trust through declaration rather than evidence.

— Alyn Franklin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The lawsuit said Mayday Health is seeking a pre-enforcement declaration and injunction against potential penalties from its billboard.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026