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
  • As this report explained, this is largely thanks to its uncompromising quality standards and its insistence that each of its attractions outdoes its predecessors.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Dunphy said a definite ask by the city will be an insistence on a labor-harmony agreement that ensures union jobs.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of insistence
Noun
  • The films also rolled into being at a time when antisemitism is on the rise and anti-Israel fervor over the Gaza war has put Jews on the defensive.
    — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Even before the swearing-in ceremony, supporters flooded social media with the same partisan trademark fervor of veteran politicians, suggesting that while the faces may be new, political habits remain the same.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fervor
Noun
  • While Arsenal’s directness from last summer’s friendlies did not stick, the Rice-Zubimendi partnership did, showing how important these warm-up matches can be.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Advertisement In recent years, Warwick has also become beloved by younger generations for the directness that has defined her public persona.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 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
  • Venus enters Libra and your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing warmth, beauty, and more harmony into your private world.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There’s something distinctly hygge about an area rug that mimics the warmth and texture of a bear coat.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • Howard Cosell would announce the news of Lennon’s death on Monday Night Football, a sound bite that Soderbergh, with his customary incisiveness and aversion to the maudlin, includes here.
    — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
  • No artist ever mocked the insanity of the Hollywood cartoon stystem with such devastating incisiveness, and yet loved its creative output so much.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 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
  • Or Ada, the focus of Desacroux’s ardor and obsession after a rapturous night five years prior?
    — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Indeed, the Knick who’s really sparked my ardor lately is shooting guard Josh Hart—in no small part because of the sweetness of his bond with his wife, registered nurse Shannon Hart.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Definition of ardor

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“Stridency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stridency. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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