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
But, after eventually acquiescing to Hermann's insistent wishes, Hargitay rode inside the Uber, unsure of her final destination.
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Alex Ross, People.com, 17 June 2025
Since creator George Lucas insistent that the 1997 special editions should be the only versions of the film that should be available, this original version, sans the many not- all-welcome additions, has never been publicly screened.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Traffic from nearby Highway 4 produced an insistent, thrumming soundtrack.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), one of the members who led the meeting, was insistent that the cap would fall below $40,000, one Senate Republican said.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 11 June 2025
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Alex Ross, People.com, 17 June 2025
Since creator George Lucas insistent that the 1997 special editions should be the only versions of the film that should be available, this original version, sans the many not- all-welcome additions, has never been publicly screened.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Traffic from nearby Highway 4 produced an insistent, thrumming soundtrack.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), one of the members who led the meeting, was insistent that the cap would fall below $40,000, one Senate Republican said.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistent
Adjective
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While the overall economic forecast remains ambiguous due to persistent worries regarding tariffs affecting major trading partners—which may incite inflation and hinder growth—Goldman is projected to gain from robust performance in its trading division.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The story, separated into three sections—Blue, Red, and White—travels a spiraled, associative, and fragmented path, making persistent returns to the events connected to the photograph.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Corenswet has the right look—he’s got the glossy black hair, the resolute jaw—which points to another general Superman strength, particularly on film.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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While many Iranians have left Tehran amid ongoing turmoil, those who remain are resolute in their commitment to stay and support one another.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Insistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistent. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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