passim

adverb

ˈpa-səm How to pronounce passim (audio)
Definition of passimnext
as in everywhere
in one place and another the book belonged to my father, and his trenchant comments are found passim—both in the margins and between the lines of text

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  1. everywhere
  2. throughout
Adverb
  • Today it’s used everywhere, from therapy offices to corporate retreats to seminary classrooms—and, of course, all over your social media feed.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • For more on Matt Damon and The Odyssey, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, available everywhere Friday.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
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  • Let sit for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to distribute heat throughout and melt crystals evenly.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • This is the perfect stay for someone headed to a Cubs game—the rooms have little baseball touches throughout, like vintage photos, MLB-red accent walls and doors, and even keycards that are designed to look like a baseball.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
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