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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence

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

He was removed from the South Side church by an independent review board, and the archdiocese’s Office of Child Protection investigated the claims.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Asked to defend those claims on live TV, the candidate chose to talk ticket prices instead.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of claim

Browse Nearby Words

insisted (on)

insistence

insistences

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of insistence

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes