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
But there are mixed results on how courts enforce other interests of the dead—like a famous writer's request to destroy all unpublished work or a pet lover's insistence to destroy their cat or dog at death.
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ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Earlier this year, the PIF offered to invest $1.5 billion into PGA Tour Enterprises, the tour’s commercial entity, but was rebuffed, with the Saudis’ insistence that LIV continue to operate proving a sticking point, according to a report by the Guardian.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Curaçao’s insistence on fouling Canada in the second half didn’t help matters, either.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 22 June 2025
However, the production was troubled from the start, largely due to the director's insistence on shooting on location in Martha's Vineyard; Jaws was the first major film to be shot on the ocean.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Earlier this year, the PIF offered to invest $1.5 billion into PGA Tour Enterprises, the tour’s commercial entity, but was rebuffed, with the Saudis’ insistence that LIV continue to operate proving a sticking point, according to a report by the Guardian.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Curaçao’s insistence on fouling Canada in the second half didn’t help matters, either.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 22 June 2025
However, the production was troubled from the start, largely due to the director's insistence on shooting on location in Martha's Vineyard; Jaws was the first major film to be shot on the ocean.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence
Noun
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The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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This is the second time this year that there has been such a declaration in Texas, after severe storms and flooding in March.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In one exchange, Nicholson challenged residents' assertion that the report said the welcome center would be located near a residential neighborhood, drawing a swift reaction from the crowd, according to a recording of the meeting.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.—
Jordan Kellogg,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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To make sure his company was in good hands and to sidestep nepotism claims, the 75-year-old billionaire sent his kids on a quest: get an MBA, work for a competitor for five years, and spend over a decade rising the ranks.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of paralegals and legal assistants to grow slower than the average for all occupations while roles for credit analysts, claims adjusters and insurance appraisers to decrease.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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