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
  • The threat of shattered glass if the bottle breaks, the subsequent odor suffusing all the items in your carryon, liquids seeping dangerously close to electronics—none of it sounds like a good idea.
    Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Although limited in pitch, their often booming, penetrating sound served crucial roles in early human communication and culture, particularly for signaling across long distances and for ceremonies and other rituals.
    Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Ukraine has spent years using its drone arsenal to great effect, both in its wartime front with Russian forces and in penetrating deep into Russian territory for daring aerial attacks on fuel and commercial infrastructure.
    Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This isn’t the first time that Shakira has spoken out about the ongoing fear permeating the Latino community over the last couple of years.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Pervading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervading. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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