ALL-PERVASIVE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

all-pervasive

adjective

Definition of all-pervasive

as in ubiquitous

as in pervasive The all-pervasive influence of the Internet.

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Recent Examples of all-pervasive Scientists know that dark energy is an all-pervasive something that drives the universe’s accelerating expansion. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 Every member of the dominant culture is part of an all-pervasive racist tapestry that is woven into every aspect of American life. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025 The paradigm that the Pixel introduced was now all-pervasive. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 Maybe, but Yellowstone is too valuable, and too all-pervasive, to end. — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024 There is no person, no moment, no experience, devoid of the all-pervasive oneness of the Ribbono shel Olam. — Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024 Inside the church the light filters through large tinted windows reflecting on a mirror in the center of the room, creating an all-pervasive golden hue. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2023 Get ready to savor the all-pervasive sense of wellbeing that using Medterra CBD oil produces. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-pervasive

Adjective

This strategy allows DeMellier to be desirable without being ubiquitous.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Flock has been facing mounting pushback from citizens across the political spectrum over privacy, along with instances of vandalism and protest by those who oppose how ubiquitous the cameras have become across the United States.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ubiquitous

Adjective

The cannabis industry is actively addressing its pervasive odor, a significant barrier to public acceptance and legalization.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Both songs, like much of Ono’s musical and visual work, underline and encourage community, humanity, and creativity in everyone while simultaneously excoriating a pervasive malevolence.

— Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of pervasive

Adjective

And while global child mortality data for 2025 won’t be available for several months, health officials are already bracing for a surge in deaths among the world’s youngest and most vulnerable.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Invasive species of all kinds are already costing the global economy more than $423 billion annually.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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