insistence

noun

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

Examples of insistence in a Sentence

He spoke with great insistence of the need for reform. the insistence of the crashing waves
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Curaçao’s insistence on fouling Canada in the second half didn’t help matters, either. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 22 June 2025 However, the production was troubled from the start, largely due to the director's insistence on shooting on location in Martha's Vineyard; Jaws was the first major film to be shot on the ocean. ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025 Skeptics also point to Apple's insistence on running AI models mostly on-device. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 The main sticking point to a nuclear deal remains Iran’s insistence to continue enriching uranium, a red line for the U.S. and Israel, which claim Iran is closer than ever to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Colin Meyn, The Hill, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for insistence

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of insistence was in the 15th century

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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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