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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Adverb
  • The art is absolutely everywhere and contributes enormously to the vibrant, dynamic feel of the place.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Chocolate brown suede has been everywhere lately — and Kate Middleton leaned into the winter shoe trend while coordinating with Prince William during a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in west London on Thursday.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
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  • As a bonus, the protagonist is a cookbook writer and there are wonderful recipes throughout.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • There’s a golem brought to life in the midst of it, and the underlying theme of togetherness is weaved throughout as the townspeople learn to celebrate Hanukkah together.
    Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Passim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passim. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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