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
He’s been tackled by both JFM and Dre Greenlaw now in recent days, despite coaches’ insistence that players do not take teammates to the ground.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Their insistence on clinging to an increasingly obsolete financial infrastructure means that Americans will continue to be saddled with billions in unnecessary fees every year and that corporations will be empowered to erode our privacy in Orwellian fashion.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
But realizing that potential demands our collective vigilance, our insistence on transparency, and our willingness to hold both public and private actors to account.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
And his constant insistence on lower rates and previous threats to appoint Powell’s successor, have put pressure on the Fed to exert its independence.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insistence
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Their insistence on clinging to an increasingly obsolete financial infrastructure means that Americans will continue to be saddled with billions in unnecessary fees every year and that corporations will be empowered to erode our privacy in Orwellian fashion.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
But realizing that potential demands our collective vigilance, our insistence on transparency, and our willingness to hold both public and private actors to account.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
And his constant insistence on lower rates and previous threats to appoint Powell’s successor, have put pressure on the Fed to exert its independence.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence
Noun
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His declaration of the situation as a public safety emergency drew criticism from local officials, as violent crime in the city is at a 30-year-low.—
Time,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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That declaration is a major part of the process for the state to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Path to a 2x Valuation The assertion that Fortinet's stock might double relies on two fundamental assumptions regarding its future performance and market valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No verification: No backup of a product’s claims or credible third-party certification means those assertions might not be true.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cook is the latest high-ranking Democrat and Trump critic to face similar allegations by the Trump administration, as Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered an investigation into mortgage fraud claims against Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and New York Attorney General Letitia James.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In light of that ruling, a federal appeals court this month revived an Indiana music teacher’s religious discrimination claim against his former employer, Brownsburg High School, over a requirement to use transgender students’ first names and pronouns.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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