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
Soy is a controversial food due to pervasive misconceptions about phytoestrogens.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Frankel is brilliant at addressing social issues (in this case, misconceptions about adoption) with witty writing; serious messages are slipped within the pervasive humor.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Elite institutions, of course, are incentivized to promote and embed these views, which leads to a pervasive misattribution about the nature of executive success.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Healthcare should seek to improve health outcomes for all people, and should never be driven by political agendas that ignore the reality of systemic inequities that have been pervasive in America.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Frankel is brilliant at addressing social issues (in this case, misconceptions about adoption) with witty writing; serious messages are slipped within the pervasive humor.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Elite institutions, of course, are incentivized to promote and embed these views, which leads to a pervasive misattribution about the nature of executive success.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Healthcare should seek to improve health outcomes for all people, and should never be driven by political agendas that ignore the reality of systemic inequities that have been pervasive in America.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
Adjective
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About 80% of Sagaing town, the regional capital, was damaged in the quake and there is widespread destruction across the surrounding rural townships, according to Kyaw Min.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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The dinner came after Trump announced widespread tariffs, but DeChambeau said the conversation had been light.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mélanie Turpin has been named general manager of human resources.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Also out: general manager Calvin Booth, whose contract will not be renewed.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the disease is so prevalent that the organization has identified tuberculosis as one of the top 10 leading causes of deaths worldwide.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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While YouTube’s growth has been prevalent across all age groups, the viewing increase has been greatest among adults 65+ at +96%.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And then, aren’t cats emblematic of whatever is familiar but ultimately unknowable?—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Customers at Clark’s can expect a menu that looks familiar to those who enjoyed The Good Wurst.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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