INSISTENCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

insistence

noun

in-ˈsi-stən(t)s

Definition of insistence

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 Shinkafi believes a combination of tax holidays, full repatriation of earnings and a non-insistence on part ownership in mining projects makes Nigeria’s mining laws friendly to investors. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Duke visited the hospital for testing at his friend’s insistence. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 What ended the relationship was his insistence on obedience and dominance. — Rin Reczek, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Critics also say the government’s insistence on the male-only succession is an imposition of an inhumane system on the royals without taking into consideration their burden and feelings. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insistence

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Noun

Indiana's approval for a major disaster declaration came through earlier this week.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Senate task force staff have a list of roughly 100 possible threats, including the prospect of a national election emergency declaration from the White House and the presence of federal troops and law enforcement at polling locations.

— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of declaration

Noun

Despite Bonta’s assertion Wednesday that the states made no compromises, the agreement drops a key demand that children be barred from using Facebook and Instagram at school.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
They were all also alleged to have been prostitutes, though recent scholarship has challenged that assertion.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of assertion

Noun

Thirteen days before Morissette’s lawsuit, Urinov filed her own claim against the singer in London’s King Bench Division, which handles cases of defamation, misuse of private information, data protection, and harassment by publication.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck on Monday, undermining the White House’s claims that the Strait of Hormuz is safe for navigation.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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