insistence

noun

in·​sis·​tence in-ˈsi-stən(t)s How to pronounce insistence (audio)
Synonyms of insistence
1
: the act or an instance of insisting
2
: the quality or state of being insistent : urgency

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He spoke with great insistence of the need for reform. the insistence of the crashing waves
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One of science fiction’s oldest themes is its insistence that the future isn’t inevitable. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026 But the insistence on projecting calm is starting to backfire. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Despite his insistence on stability, Towriss evidently disagreed. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 With women like Hilde Fränkel and Anne Mendelsohn Weil, Arendt’s friendships reached for a more private and intimate insistence on caring support. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insistence

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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insistence

noun
in·​sis·​tence in-ˈsis-tən(t)s How to pronounce insistence (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of insisting
2
: the quality or state of being insistent
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