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
As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the 2024 EBRI report and others, credit card debt is more pervasive among seniors than other kinds of debt.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Since then, courts across California have warned potential jurors of a much more pervasive scam; fraudsters who call people and pretend to be court employees, then demand payment for failing to appear for jury duty.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the 2024 EBRI report and others, credit card debt is more pervasive among seniors than other kinds of debt.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Since then, courts across California have warned potential jurors of a much more pervasive scam; fraudsters who call people and pretend to be court employees, then demand payment for failing to appear for jury duty.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervasive
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The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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September Richmond's baseball stadium was renamed, Winsome Earle-Sears announced her run for governor, an audit found wild failures in the city's finance department and Southwest Virginia saw widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene.Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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This phenomenon suggests that many chief executives are benefiting from general market momentum rather than their own strategic decisions or leadership skills.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Proposition 35 backers say state lawmakers could still choose to increase funding for the facilities by allocating money from the state general fund, where some of the tax revenue is going.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Kids being required to distance from each other, including no longer hanging out at school, at parties, or even at football games, meant substance use became less prevalent almost overnight.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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The bill comes at a prominent time for artificial intelligence advances where deepfakes and unauthorized use of artists' voice and likeness becomes more prevalent.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Cheesecake Factory found itself at the top of the list, along with other familiar names including Panera Bread and Olive Garden.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tina’s situation is a familiar one for many small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners.Lechi (Richard) Zhang, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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