insistent
adjective
in·sis·tent
in-ˈsi-stənt 
1
: disposed to insist : persistent
2
: compelling attention
the insistent pounding of the waves
insistently
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of insistent in a Sentence
We listened to the insistent crashing of waves on the beach.
Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control.
Recent Examples on the Web
Trian Partners, the hedge fund founded by Peltz, had leveraged its standing as one of Disney’s largest shareholders to carry out a high-profile campaign critical of the company’s growth strategy, and insistent about a plan for a successor to 73-year-old current CEO Bob Iger.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
An individual familiar with Netflix was insistent that Bailey was never in consideration – especially as the company announced on Wednesday that producer Dan Lin would instead succeed Stuber.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024
When the attorney representing the voters stood up, questioning became far more pointed and insistent.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
Guests insistent on pampering in the property can arrange in-room massages and aromatherapy, or use the small but well-equipped gym.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Hickory characteristically gives the bacon a more insistent smoky flavor, while Applewood is more mild.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024
Quiroga was insistent on discussing their marital issues.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
But Hancock, in the time leading up to his execution, only became more insistent about his nonbelief.
—Emma Goldberg Desiree Rios, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024
But the state has not been insistent on its adoption, and many local school systems have continued to use less effective teaching methods.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
An individual familiar with Netflix was insistent that Bailey was never in consideration – especially as the company announced on Wednesday that producer Dan Lin would instead succeed Stuber.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024
When the attorney representing the voters stood up, questioning became far more pointed and insistent.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
Guests insistent on pampering in the property can arrange in-room massages and aromatherapy, or use the small but well-equipped gym.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Hickory characteristically gives the bacon a more insistent smoky flavor, while Applewood is more mild.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024
Quiroga was insistent on discussing their marital issues.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
But Hancock, in the time leading up to his execution, only became more insistent about his nonbelief.
—Emma Goldberg Desiree Rios, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024
But the state has not been insistent on its adoption, and many local school systems have continued to use less effective teaching methods.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
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insistent
adjective
in·sis·tent
in-ˈsis-tənt
: demanding attention : persistent
insistently
adverb
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