as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
a continued insistence that there was a massive cover-up by the government
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Recent Examples of insistence
What was unusual, in Lublin’s view, was for Bessent to reveal his thoughts on monetary policy — normally the purview of the Federal Reserve — and his insistence that Trump has the right to interfere with the decision-making of the central bank.
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Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
King’s insistence on artistic rigor and cultural truth helped move Black theater from the margins to the center of American dramatic life.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
What makes the Melania proclamations notable is the insistence on measuring success by theatrical revenue alone.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Machine versus machine versus man A defining feature of A2RL is its insistence on minimal sensing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
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Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
King’s insistence on artistic rigor and cultural truth helped move Black theater from the margins to the center of American dramatic life.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
What makes the Melania proclamations notable is the insistence on measuring success by theatrical revenue alone.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Machine versus machine versus man A defining feature of A2RL is its insistence on minimal sensing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence
Noun
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The moment culminates with a declaration of love in Norwegian — a phrase reserved for the deepest bonds.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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That rolling emergency declaration enabled more than $573 million to be spent on immigration enforcement from the account since 2023, including $405 million in just the past six months tied to pop-up detention centers, private jet costs and restaurant bills.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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American officials have since tried to distance themselves from the movement, denying any interest in funding it, contrary to separatist assertions.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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