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
Aided by advances in technology, surveillance of the population has become even more pervasive in North Korea, a communist state where all media is controlled by the government and there are no independent civil society organizations.
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Dan De Luce, NBC news, 13 Sep. 2025
The pledge and the accompanying FAQs clearly state that the targets are complicit Israeli film institutions and companies, given their pervasive involvement in whitewashing or justifying Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its apartheid regime against all Palestinians.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
If there is a pervasive sense of contempt for management or a disregard for the work product, that is a clear sign of toxicity.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
For some families, the violence is pervasive.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Dan De Luce, NBC news, 13 Sep. 2025
The pledge and the accompanying FAQs clearly state that the targets are complicit Israeli film institutions and companies, given their pervasive involvement in whitewashing or justifying Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its apartheid regime against all Palestinians.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
If there is a pervasive sense of contempt for management or a disregard for the work product, that is a clear sign of toxicity.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
For some families, the violence is pervasive.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
Adjective
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Kimmel's suspension has sparked widespread outcry throughout the entertainment industry and scrutiny among Democratic politicians.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even as fluoridation became widespread, opposition persisted.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For more on the Washington Commanders and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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That age group’s spending on general merchandise at clubs rose by 3% for January to July 2025 compared to the same period in the year prior, according to Circana, which tracks checkout data across retailers.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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SaaS sprawl is prevalent, and AI vendors are everywhere, with little support for the security team to keep us safe.—
Cody Pierce,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Hock Soon Ng argues that vampire-universalism, particularly prevalent now on the internet, is very much misplaced.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Sep. 2025
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Holly, who did not share her last name, posed in the familiar tourist style—appearing to hold up the tilted tower.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The fantastic is used to sketch out familiar story lines, but the metaphysical premise remains as vague as the dramatic stakes in the lives of the characters.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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