INSISTENT Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

insistent

adjective

in-ˈsi-stənt

Definition of insistent

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 As Cusk has become more disdainful of fiction and more insistent on the documentary function of art, her work has become vaguer and less concrete, fading like old ink into blurred indeterminacy. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 James Madison was insistent that Congress was the most important and powerful branch, especially the House, which was closest to the people and, being elected every two years, would infuse new blood and new ideas into Congress in perpetuity. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026 Frightening and insistent, impossible yet certain, a feeling more powerful than knowledge. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 The loud and insistent residents of Monterey Park showed that shaming and pressuring politicians can work. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insistent

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In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

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