as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control
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Recent Examples of insistent
The episode was the latest play in a messaging war over Abrego Garcia’s case that is unfolding outside of the U.S. court system, which remains insistent that the Trump administration work to facilitate his return to the United States.
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The insistent piece ended with a piano on fire and Beyoncé yodeling, because why not?
Beyoncé supported the most barbed material with evocative footage projected on a massive video wall.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Ahead of Pink Elephant, the Montreal collective known for its insistent politics and uplifting lyricism was scarce and guarded in its direct communications.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 May 2025
In the first two games of the series, Winnipeg had the last change, and Jets coach Scott Arniel was insistent on getting Scheifele’s line on the ice against Robert Thomas’ line.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The insistent piece ended with a piano on fire and Beyoncé yodeling, because why not?
Beyoncé supported the most barbed material with evocative footage projected on a massive video wall.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Ahead of Pink Elephant, the Montreal collective known for its insistent politics and uplifting lyricism was scarce and guarded in its direct communications.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 May 2025
In the first two games of the series, Winnipeg had the last change, and Jets coach Scott Arniel was insistent on getting Scheifele’s line on the ice against Robert Thomas’ line.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistent
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Yet some of the most pervasive threats for LGBTQ+ performers don’t come in-person — they’re instead issued online, via social media accounts mounting hate campaigns that result in persistent threats of violence and death.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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Still, empowering women athletes to reach their full potential depends on closing persistent gaps in pay, media coverage and funding.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Coupling calmness with resolute silence can be masterful.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But as the match progressed, Djokovic – who turned 38 on Thursday – showed the kind of resolute determination which appeared to have deserted him of late, breaking Hurkacz four times in a tiebreak after each player had held serve throughout the second set.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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“Insistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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