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
Even though our research did not pinpoint the specific causes of adolescent fears, the constant exposure to crises, amplified by social media, likely plays a significant role in fostering a pervasive sense of worry.
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Yalda T. Uhls, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
Ignoring Mental Health Mental health is an evergreen topic, despite how pervasive the topic has become.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
In her book Conquering Uncertainty, leadership expert Tameka McNair, a director at Microsoft, reflects on a pervasive dilemma in modern leadership: being expected to deliver results through influence without direct authority.
—Chaitra Vedullapalli, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Conflicts with the United States and Iraq have created a pervasive atmosphere of suspicion and alarm.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Yalda T. Uhls, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
Ignoring Mental Health Mental health is an evergreen topic, despite how pervasive the topic has become.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
In her book Conquering Uncertainty, leadership expert Tameka McNair, a director at Microsoft, reflects on a pervasive dilemma in modern leadership: being expected to deliver results through influence without direct authority.
—Chaitra Vedullapalli, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Conflicts with the United States and Iraq have created a pervasive atmosphere of suspicion and alarm.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pervasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
Adjective
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These changes are a direct result of the Biden administration’s crackdown on the widespread abuse of the trade loophole.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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Although the military remains one of the few institutions that still command widespread public respect—in a Pew Research Center poll last year, sixty per cent of respondents said that the military had a positive effect on society—people are less and less likely to join.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The researchers compared the results for the athletes with the same measures in the control group and the general population.—
Christiane Gelitz,
Scientific American,
7 Feb. 2025
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Carl Peterson was the Chiefs’ president and general manager when the franchise selected Allen in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Drought is prevalent, food is scarce, and, yes, there are fires.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
The New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2025
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Corruption and graft were prevalent in that environment, and federal employment meant absolute fealty to the president.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The rhythms of these practice fields are comforting and familiar: pitchers cover first base, infielders take ground balls, hitters take swings off an actual pitcher after a winter of working out in the batting cage.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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This very Bronx tale of teenage pregnancy and inner-city strife can seem familiar in terms of content, but never in terms of form.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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