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
Those two-story houses, built on part of the former school parking lot and playground, were added to the development at the insistence of Alderman Robert Bauman, whose district then included the site.
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Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The sense of documentary reality undoubtedly comes largely from Manos and Griffin’s personal experience, as well as from Badham’s insistence on fully realizing the specific details on screen.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2025
That’s despite Trump’s angry insistences lately that Powell and the Fed act more quickly to give the economy a boost through lower rates.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
But Trump never followed through with his threat, and Apple and Samsung haven’t budged on their insistence that complex smartphone manufacturing just isn’t practical or possible in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The sense of documentary reality undoubtedly comes largely from Manos and Griffin’s personal experience, as well as from Badham’s insistence on fully realizing the specific details on screen.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2025
That’s despite Trump’s angry insistences lately that Powell and the Fed act more quickly to give the economy a boost through lower rates.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
But Trump never followed through with his threat, and Apple and Samsung haven’t budged on their insistence that complex smartphone manufacturing just isn’t practical or possible in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence
Noun
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The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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This is the second time this year that there has been such a declaration in Texas, after severe storms and flooding in March.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In one exchange, Nicholson challenged residents' assertion that the report said the welcome center would be located near a residential neighborhood, drawing a swift reaction from the crowd, according to a recording of the meeting.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.—
Jordan Kellogg,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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To make sure his company was in good hands and to sidestep nepotism claims, the 75-year-old billionaire sent his kids on a quest: get an MBA, work for a competitor for five years, and spend over a decade rising the ranks.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of paralegals and legal assistants to grow slower than the average for all occupations while roles for credit analysts, claims adjusters and insurance appraisers to decrease.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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