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
Adjective
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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There's a global 4B movement encouraging women to go celibate in protest against shrinking rights and persistent misogyny.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Armstrong is less resolute, however, when asked how much President Trump’s election to a second term affected his sense of urgency.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Xi’s government has portrayed itself as a resolute defender of the Chinese nation and mocked its opponent.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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“Insistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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