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
Misinformation about such spending is pervasive.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Galaxies emit light across the electromagnetic spectrum, but wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) are absorbed very efficiently by pervasive clouds of hydrogen in intergalactic space, which blocks most of that UV light from more distant objects.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
As agents become more pervasive, privacy concerns will be key.
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Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Now, enshittification put a name to this pervasive feeling about technology, and especially the tools of the Web 2 era.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Galaxies emit light across the electromagnetic spectrum, but wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) are absorbed very efficiently by pervasive clouds of hydrogen in intergalactic space, which blocks most of that UV light from more distant objects.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
As agents become more pervasive, privacy concerns will be key.
—
Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Now, enshittification put a name to this pervasive feeling about technology, and especially the tools of the Web 2 era.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pervasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
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It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
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Polis decided to commute Peters' sentence last month, drawing widespread criticism from Colorado Democrats, including both Weiser and Bennet.
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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While flies, mosquitoes, wasps, and other insects can be prevalent in the South in the summer, a simple tool can handle keeping them away.
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Buford believes that silent burnout is most prevalent among model employees—the most dedicated, the most reliable, the ones their teams depended on.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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