pervading

present participle of pervade

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pervading The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait. Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness. Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Excellence in sport is merely a glimpse into the resolve, grit, and talent pervading communities across the continent. Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026 None of these readings are so emphatic as to render the others immaterial, and the pervading ambivalence paired with a steady but creeping pace could turn off viewers who just want a good mystery to solve. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 The sweetness of the Deborah-Ava relationship eventually became a nice blanket in which Hacks swaddled its viewers, its cozy intent pervading not just the narrative but just about every other aspect of the show. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026 The lead up to this anniversary has happened alongside this looming, all-pervading sense that a revolution — both political and moral — is mounting. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 May 2026 But the office’s pervading atmosphere of hard work and quiet focus felt uncannily similar to its big-screen analog. Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Their season is very much not effectively over, even if that narrative risks pervading the wider psyche. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervading
Verb
  • After suffusing some of this lunar simulant with helium-3, Interlune will use those samples to test its extraction methods.
    Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
  • And, yes, suffusing it all is Pelicot’s interesting unreliability—to herself above all.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, waterproof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.
    Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, water-proof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the meantime, the wounds of the last mayoral election have been ripped open, with accusations flying from both sides that contribute to the divisiveness permeating all levels of politics, including those closest to home.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Smoke damage is often invisible, permeating surfaces, HVAC systems, and belongings, causing lingering odors and potential corrosion.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Pervading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervading. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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