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
But in December 2019, an inspector general found a range of different — and real — problems in the F.B.I.’s FISA applications during the Russia investigation, as well as pervasive sloppiness by the F.B.I. in a follow-up audit of such applications in unrelated investigations.
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Even so, the Administration for Children’s Services remains a pervasive presence in Black and Latino communities.
—Nora McCarthy, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Living in New York, the image of a food delivery driver is a pervasive one.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The paradox facing today's executives is both pervasive and costly.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Even so, the Administration for Children’s Services remains a pervasive presence in Black and Latino communities.
—Nora McCarthy, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Living in New York, the image of a food delivery driver is a pervasive one.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The paradox facing today's executives is both pervasive and costly.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
Adjective
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These elements converge as widespread panic grips a small American farm town.—
Deroy Murdock,
National Review,
3 June 2025
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Cuba continues to suffer widespread shortages of food and medicine, a collapsing economy and unrelenting state surveillance.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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One former board member was Bean’s secretary, who had donated money to his wife’s campaigns for Knox County circuit, general sessions and juvenile court clerk, according to Betty Bean and local news reports at the time.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly and the third most prevalent in the world.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Cramer wasn’t optimistic on Brown-Forman as younger people seem more concerned about their health and GLP-1 weight loss drugs continue to be prevalent.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Playing familiar music can make using the toilet feel like a fun, comfortable activity, rather than a scary one.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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The high school journey for Hiram Johnson’s students came to a close Wednesday with familiar themes in a new location.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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