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
Though a jaunt to 98 wins and the National League pennant will do wonders for any team’s morale, Stewart said the players shared a pervasive mutual respect that’s evident, via group texts and get-togethers.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
Payments like these are pervasive: A 2024 analysis found that more than half of doctors in the U.S. accepted a payment from a pharmaceutical or medical device company over the past decade.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
For the first time this year, consumers pulled back on spending as the bad mood that’s been pervasive since tariffs hit caught up with retail data.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Such ambition and optimism were pervasive across BIO.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
Payments like these are pervasive: A 2024 analysis found that more than half of doctors in the U.S. accepted a payment from a pharmaceutical or medical device company over the past decade.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
For the first time this year, consumers pulled back on spending as the bad mood that’s been pervasive since tariffs hit caught up with retail data.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Such ambition and optimism were pervasive across BIO.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
Adjective
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The case has led to widespread expressions of outrage across Chinese social media, the latest among dozens of high-profile scandals have been reported by local media since the early 2000s.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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The conversation turned to not just the trial, but the widespread reaction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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The following themes will be prevalent around its peak: our domestic lives, heritage, ancestors, past and home.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Managers saw themselves as solving the equivalent of familiar jigsaw puzzles.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The whole first half of the season saw Hamilton struggle to adapt to the Italian race car, and Silverstone was another chapter in a familiar story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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