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
Combine that with a pervasive mistrust in AI, and you’re left with the perfect storm: Consumer trust is declining across the board.
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Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Such abnormal living conditions can have pervasive effects on people’s health.
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
That level of pervasive surveillance can have far-reaching implications, Okoh said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Maybe the coalition could infuse some of Trump’s old instincts (the nativism, the unending crusade against a pervasive enemy) with a new sense of purpose (more working-class cred, a turn toward economic populism).
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Such abnormal living conditions can have pervasive effects on people’s health.
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
That level of pervasive surveillance can have far-reaching implications, Okoh said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Maybe the coalition could infuse some of Trump’s old instincts (the nativism, the unending crusade against a pervasive enemy) with a new sense of purpose (more working-class cred, a turn toward economic populism).
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
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The winner of the presidential election was declared early the next morning, few people claimed widespread voter fraud, and the losing candidate conceded defeat.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Even operations that military analysts laud for their technical sophistication have lacked the precision to avoid widespread harm to civilians.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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During the intermissions, the composer, frail and racked with pain, remained sitting in the general manager’s box.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Longwell said that fragmented media diets are particularly prevalent in younger voters, especially among 18- to 29-year-olds.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Insomnia is more prevalent among women and older adults.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) mesh adds the 6-GHz band to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Being the underdog is a familiar role in Tempe, and this team is no different.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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