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
From ransomware attacks that can cripple supply chains to sophisticated nation-state campaigns targeting critical infrastructure, the threats facing companies today are pervasive, costly, and constantly evolving.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But poor infrastructure and pervasive inequality meant that African American neighborhoods suffered most of all.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Experts have praised this trend for offsetting unrealistic beauty standards that are especially pervasive on social media.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The spacesuit consists of protective materials to shield astronauts from the lunar thermal environment and pervasive lunar dust, CMSA explained.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But poor infrastructure and pervasive inequality meant that African American neighborhoods suffered most of all.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Experts have praised this trend for offsetting unrealistic beauty standards that are especially pervasive on social media.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The spacesuit consists of protective materials to shield astronauts from the lunar thermal environment and pervasive lunar dust, CMSA explained.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
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The largest ethnic group within that population is Burmese Muslims – known as Rohingya – who have been denied Burmese citizenship, faced widespread human rights abuses and, starting in 2016, genocide at the hands of the Burmese military.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several experts made mention of the latter point, telling Newsweek that graduates may be less of an exception than a sign of a widespread employment difficulties, which historically fall hardest on the newer entrants trying to get a foothold.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Remember to label, date, and mark each soil sample with the general location where it was collected.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Research shows that bacteria warnings are also most prevalent in the summer, when most people are flocking to the beach and water temperatures are at their highest.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, multiple Wall Street firms have pointed out that the seasonal weakness is more prevalent in the back half of the month.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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In this way, its role as a familiar calendar entity argues profoundly for itself, unsinkable and ever-long.—
Jordan Michelman,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now, the Dragons (1-0) will face a familiar foe in Hebron.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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