stridency

noun

Definition of stridencynext
as in insistence

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Recent Examples of stridency But in a world of self-help, this is true inspiration, deeply admirable without the distance of heroism, bracing without stridency and, ultimately, generous. — Sadie Stein, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025 Elphaba is the one who goes from rejection and sadness to love and stridency and, finally, rage. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024 Macron’s increasing stridency has surprised even members of his own party. — Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 There’s a slight stridency to the character that would benefit from a touch more stillness. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for stridency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stridency
  1. insistence
  2. fervor
  3. directness
  4. fervency
  5. warmth
  6. incisiveness
  7. ardency
  8. ardor
Noun
  • Her music revealed a profound belief in the goodness of others and a witty, fiery insistence on remaining true to herself.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of insistence
Noun
  • This is one of those projects emerging from a moment of incredible fervor around Obsession and Backrooms, projects from hot young digital-first talents.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, those in Boulder are eager to see if Sanders can replicate the fervor of the first two years of his tenure, when visitors flooded the picturesque Pearl Street Mall.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fervor
Noun
  • Palace missed Sarr’s directness, with summer signing Dwight McNeil, Eddie Nketiah and Mateta not showing a full understanding.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Marius, approaching 50, is a big doctor in this provincial city, not just a surgeon but the director of the hospital, and a man who prides himself on his directness and honesty.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of directness
Noun
  • Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
  • The fervency of acclaim that the movie spawned—$1 billion worldwide at the box office and a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars—suggested, somewhat chillingly, that the masses found catharsis in this tale.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fervency
Noun
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Spices like ginger add warmth, pungency, and peppery sweetness to a variety of dishes.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • Barcola should bring more spark and incisiveness to Liverpool’s attack, but some of last season’s shortcomings, notably on the right-hand side of the team and in midfield, haven’t been addressed.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Sen’s choreography extends this ancient form, adding partnering and dynamic range; her dancers, all trained under her tutelage, move with extraordinary clarity and incisiveness.
    — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of incisiveness
Noun
  • But even at his most frustrating, the ardency of his thinking draws us to him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022
  • His impassioned speeches the last two weeks endear him to many players, but his ardency proved irksome to others.
    — Joseph Longo, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021
Definition of ardency
Noun
  • There’s Tom Crutchfield, who loves women with the ardor of Pepé Le Pew but spends most of his time not in pursuit of the ladies but of exotic snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles and whatnot.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Or Ada, the focus of Desacroux’s ardor and obsession after a rapturous night five years prior?
    — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of ardor

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“Stridency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stridency. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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