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
There’s a pervasive sense in the area that the risks are real; the local water utility recently installed a $46-million carbon-filtration system to clear the region’s drinking water.
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Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
While exhaustion and poor sleep are still pervasive, the importance of sleep health is going mainstream as a cornerstone of health, energy, and vitality.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
But Lampros says that the work his team is doing has only revealed a pervasive problem that law enforcement alone is not solving.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Flaherty and others said western Wisconsin has been especially hard-hit, and a pervasive sense of fear has gripped immigrants and the residents who help them.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
While exhaustion and poor sleep are still pervasive, the importance of sleep health is going mainstream as a cornerstone of health, energy, and vitality.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
But Lampros says that the work his team is doing has only revealed a pervasive problem that law enforcement alone is not solving.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Flaherty and others said western Wisconsin has been especially hard-hit, and a pervasive sense of fear has gripped immigrants and the residents who help them.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
Adjective
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If the fog becomes more widespread, a Dense Fog Advisory may be needed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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More widespread thunderstorms are expected late Tuesday into early Wednesday, March 11, according to the NWS.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Geopolitics aside, this news is a huge deal for the BCIs in general.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yet how prevalent those delays are can be hard to quantify.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Notably, his previous decisions to tack it up to other, prevalent life circumstances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kaplan has represented District 1 since 2022, but is a familiar name in local politics.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nearly every cinematic space voyage, however far flung, brushes up against familiar terrain.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Harvesting seed nearby is a way to get plants that are genetically adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions and are more likely to thrive.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the northern United States, enjoying the starry winter sky requires protection against the prevailing low temperatures.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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