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
But pervasive fraud would be difficult to achieve in the United States, thanks to layers of protection embedded in the nation’s election system.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
In Horse Crazy, his implacable skepticism forces the reader to consider the alienating effects of an era characterized by lethal STIs, unrepentant capitalism, bulldozed cultural history, and pervasive substance addiction.
—Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
In this era of pervasive misinformation, the changes are an effort to counter conspiracy theories surrounding the election — even though granting voters more visibility into ballot counting could foster new conspiracy theories.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
The comprehensive list of roles is geared towards cultivating an understanding of the PGA members’ work on set beyond pervasive stereotypes.
—Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
In Horse Crazy, his implacable skepticism forces the reader to consider the alienating effects of an era characterized by lethal STIs, unrepentant capitalism, bulldozed cultural history, and pervasive substance addiction.
—Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
In this era of pervasive misinformation, the changes are an effort to counter conspiracy theories surrounding the election — even though granting voters more visibility into ballot counting could foster new conspiracy theories.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
The comprehensive list of roles is geared towards cultivating an understanding of the PGA members’ work on set beyond pervasive stereotypes.
—Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 24 Oct. 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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This is a wisp of a premise — aside from her muted graffiti efforts, our protagonist’s grief manifests itself more as general moodiness than anything particularly tangible.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Trump, meanwhile, leaned on some famous Black male supporters, including controversial former NFL standouts Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, while also pitching himself to men in general through social media influencers, creators and podcasters.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 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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These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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While both Choi and Newman are familiar to the legislature, the district is a bit of a new arena.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Pervasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervasive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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