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.
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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
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
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But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The once ubiquitous Bed Bath & Beyond, with its blue coupon mailers and newspaper inserts, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, and shuttered stores nationwide.—
Howard Cohen
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But there was pervasive uncertainty about whose land would be affected, and how.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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This pervasive tendency to lean into the performance advantages of modern powertrains and driver aids is sending the wrong message, IIHS argues, which may actually contribute to aggressive driving and, ultimately, to more-frequent crashes and speeding infractions.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The strait’s closure has stranded tankers and caused energy prices to spike, threatening global economic growth.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“All-pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-pervasive. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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