as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control
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Recent Examples of insistent
The Royals were insistent on getting some outfield help.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
So far, that information isn’t being provided (the first lady was insistent on a theatrical push around the globe).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
Asked whether the 2-0 derby defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 17 might have gone a different way had Diogo Dalot been red-carded in the 11th minute for a knee-high foul on Jeremy Doku, Guardiola was insistent that his Manchester City team could not hide behind the decision.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insistent
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
So far, that information isn’t being provided (the first lady was insistent on a theatrical push around the globe).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
Asked whether the 2-0 derby defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 17 might have gone a different way had Diogo Dalot been red-carded in the 11th minute for a knee-high foul on Jeremy Doku, Guardiola was insistent that his Manchester City team could not hide behind the decision.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistent
Adjective
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In Yu’s view, persistent geopolitical tensions, ranging from trade rows to questions over supply-chain dependency, do affect the company’s plan, but their impact is expected to be short-term.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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And many of our communities still experience persistent crime and violence, including domestic violence survivors, immigrants who fear reaching out for help, and working-class people.—
Jose Bernal,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Steve Rogers grows up in Brooklyn as a puny but resolute child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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