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
All that fuel, burned up by all those miles driven, made lead pervasive in the air and soil and constituted the single largest exposure source of lead for more than a generation.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
The chemicals are used in a wide range of nonstick, waterproof and stain-resistant products and have become pervasive in the environment and in human beings.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
These conditions were aggravated by violence so pervasive that in January 2020 five incarcerated men in Mississippi prisons were murdered in one week, three of them at Parchman alone.
—Jelani Cobb, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
By refusing to admit the possibility beforehand, Biden contributed to the pervasive erosion of trust in politics and politicians.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
The chemicals are used in a wide range of nonstick, waterproof and stain-resistant products and have become pervasive in the environment and in human beings.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
These conditions were aggravated by violence so pervasive that in January 2020 five incarcerated men in Mississippi prisons were murdered in one week, three of them at Parchman alone.
—Jelani Cobb, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
By refusing to admit the possibility beforehand, Biden contributed to the pervasive erosion of trust in politics and politicians.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
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Panzi, previously hit by a typhoid outbreak two years ago, faces intersecting public health crises, including a seasonal flu resurgence, widespread malnutrition and low vaccination rates, all of which render children particularly vulnerable.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although Amazon has little experience in the auto industry, its vast and highly engaged customer base as well as the widespread dissatisfaction with traditional car dealership experiences should give it a meaningful opportunity.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets would consider hiring a head coach before their general manager, according to ESPN, which is a less traditional approach.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Most prevalent on the list of the trendiest design styles of 2024 were a collection of terms that suggest a return to traditional decor.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fentanyl was the most prevalent of the drugs tested, found in 24 of the samples, the researchers found.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her recent Vogue Italia cover, Del Rey complemented her familiar sweep of black eyeliner with a Sophia Loren-esque headscarf.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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