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
One of the most pervasive cognitive biases is the confirmation bias.
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Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Homelessness has been a pervasive problem in Connecticut for years and rates have continued to rise, with nearly 4,000 people currently experiencing it, data from Point in Time counts show.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
The measure passed by just two votes, 174 to 172, highlighting deep national divisions as rights advocates warn of a pervasive climate of fear and damage to migrants’ physical and mental health.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In a sign of how pervasive anti-Israel sentiment has grown among Democrats, Bains, too, said Israel committed genocide in Gaza prior to DMFI’s entry into the race.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Homelessness has been a pervasive problem in Connecticut for years and rates have continued to rise, with nearly 4,000 people currently experiencing it, data from Point in Time counts show.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
The measure passed by just two votes, 174 to 172, highlighting deep national divisions as rights advocates warn of a pervasive climate of fear and damage to migrants’ physical and mental health.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In a sign of how pervasive anti-Israel sentiment has grown among Democrats, Bains, too, said Israel committed genocide in Gaza prior to DMFI’s entry into the race.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
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This came on the heels of another round of tornadoes just four days earlier that leveled buildings and caused widespread destruction across the region.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Some textbook examples include stories that incite fear and panic that reducing our reliance on oil and gas would lead to both widespread and permanent unemployment and demolish the economy.—
Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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Sox general manager Chris Getz is simply giving more opportunities to his prospects after recently giving Rikuu Nishida a brief taste of the majors.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The budget projects the district’s unrestricted general fund will end this year at $62 million in the red.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Dirtbike culture in Baltimore City Dirt bike culture is prevalent throughout the city of Baltimore.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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At a time when antisemitism is rising and Holocaust distortion is increasingly prevalent, this responsibility feels more urgent than ever.—
Rabbi Evan Susman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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