as in widespread
existing in every part of something; spreading to all parts of something
A pervasive smell filled the room. the pervasive nature of the problem
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Recent Examples of pervasive
And Dillane is preparing for his next show during fashion week later this month in Paris, where croissants are pervasive.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Shooting recently wrapped in Naples on the six-episode prequel series that will depict the Neapolitan criminal underworld at a time when its activities were pervasive but less cutthroat — more tied to selling contraband cigarettes than large amounts of drugs.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 June 2025
The effects are so pervasive that goals for degreed education and ideals of professional responsibility stemming from IEEE (or its historic predecessors AIEE and IRE) have shaped the knowledge and perspectives of most engineers and degreed computing professionals.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 June 2025
The movie takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Shooting recently wrapped in Naples on the six-episode prequel series that will depict the Neapolitan criminal underworld at a time when its activities were pervasive but less cutthroat — more tied to selling contraband cigarettes than large amounts of drugs.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 June 2025
The effects are so pervasive that goals for degreed education and ideals of professional responsibility stemming from IEEE (or its historic predecessors AIEE and IRE) have shaped the knowledge and perspectives of most engineers and degreed computing professionals.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 June 2025
The movie takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
Adjective
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Despite the Trump administration's assertions on Friday, the U.S. government has described Haiti as a country with deep political instability and plagued by gang violence and widespread poverty.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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So, given the popularity of models like the Maverick, why have cheap vehicles gone nearly extinct? Higher margins on similar costs Back in the early 20th century, affordable cars were key to the widespread adoption of the automobile.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Both the head coach and general manager have two years remaining on their contracts with the Packers.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Bosa consultant Schmidt Design Group will then come up with the park’s design, and a general development plan is expected to go before San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Board in the fall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, biometric authentication has become more prevalent.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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At the same time, companies must keep pace with evolving data and AI regulations to avoid compliance pitfalls, particularly as non-human identities become more prevalent.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Pritzker and Emanuel are nationally familiar names.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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This incremental model allows firms to evolve while maintaining familiar strategies.—
Seth Price,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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