PERVASIVE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

pervasive

adjective

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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Examples of pervasive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Price controls are very pervasive among service sectors, which make up more than three quarters of the U.S. economy. —

Tomas J. Philipson, National Review, 5 Sep. 2024 The lotus, both as whole flower or even a single curved petal, is a pervasive motif in Indian art. —

Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024 With government narratives so pervasive across mediums, a level of political polarization has emerged that can reach deep into the private lives of Hungarians. —

Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 31 July 2024 The movie, which is produced by Lively, dissects controversial themes including generational abuse, cycles of domestic violence and the pervasive way these issues can affect a person's life. —

Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pervasive

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