as in suffusing
to spread throughout
the delicious scent of roasting turkey pervaded the house
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Recent Examples of pervading
How much is the question of mass appeal, or tentpole culture, pervading publishing at the moment?
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Man, if the vibe of the late Sixties and the early Seventies was the pervading spirit of the day, then let peace and love win!
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Kirk's death also comes at a time when free speech issues are pervading college campuses around the country and prompting fierce debate among school leaders about how best to respond.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Man, if the vibe of the late Sixties and the early Seventies was the pervading spirit of the day, then let peace and love win!
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Kirk's death also comes at a time when free speech issues are pervading college campuses around the country and prompting fierce debate among school leaders about how best to respond.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervading
Verb
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Primarily, there are beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) courtesy of lipo hydroxy acid (LHA), a deep-penetrating chemical exfoliant that gently sloughs off old, dead cells to reveal brighter, fresher skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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The novel is a penetrating meditation on time and grief.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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As warm air sweeps over the region, cold air already permeating the area drains into the valleys.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Sacramento area woke up to a sheer haze permeating the Valley air, thanks to fine pollutants settling near the ground.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Pervading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervading. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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