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 When Brolin’s voice takes on a ghostly presence inside the whale, the emotional insistence grows louder without becoming more persuasive. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for insistence

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Noun

The complaint seeks a declaration that DeWine’s executive order is unlawful.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
His restaurant businesses were outside the bankruptcy, but Trejo said in a court declaration that approximately 90 percent of his income for the tax years at issue came from acting.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of declaration

Noun

The battle — which escalated into a federal lawsuit filed Thursday by the Justice Department against the state, Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Logan — features striking assertions of official misconduct.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Data from container shipping market analysis firm Linerlytica supports the assertion of a traffic increase.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of assertion

Noun

The claim that Ukraine has halted its strikes on energy sites could not be independently verified, but neither Russian officials nor media have reported Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries since the energy truce was announced.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Gilbert shared a post to his Instagram story responding to the outcry from fans of the actor over the weekend, addressing claims that Danny is pro-ICE or supports Shapiro’s politics.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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