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
  • But the insistence on projecting calm is starting to backfire.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Despite his insistence on stability, Towriss evidently disagreed.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of insistence
Noun
  • But their fervor ironically winds up being counterproductive, yielding a jumbled tonal mess that feels deadly serious one moment and like parody the next.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Because of those factors, and perhaps coupled with my love for the game and fervor for the assignment, the daily grind never felt like that at all.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fervor
Noun
  • Savio The Brazilian is still finding his feet but already feels like an important player, offering pace, directness and a willingness to take on his man — qualities lacking in many of his team-mates.
    — Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Paul, meanwhile, was in a period of uncharacteristic autobiographical directness in his lyric-writing, documenting his grievances with his actor girlfriend Jane Asher while residing in her family’s London home.
    — Darryn King, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of directness
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  • 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
  • Although bright whites dominate the hotel’s design, the warmth of unvarnished wood furniture does much to temper its starkness, and judicious use of pops of colour – fresh greens, yellows and florals – gives visual interest to the luxe space.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Despite his training in fine dining, what motivates him is the warmth and affection of home cooking.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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