Pervasive
adjective
Present everywhere or in many places at the same time.
Pervasive poverty was observed in the area.
Often appears as...
- pervasive change
- pervasive influence
adjective
Easily spread or difficult to stop or control.
The pervasive influence of social media is changing our society.
Often appears as...
- pervasive influence
- pervasive problem
adjective
Permeating or tending to permeate throughout something.
The smell of baking was pervasive throughout the house.
Often appears as...
- pervasive smell
- pervasive fear
adjective
Present everywhere or in many places at the same time.
Pervasive poverty was observed in the area.
Often appears as...
- pervasive change
- pervasive influence
adjective
Easily spread or difficult to stop or control.
The pervasive influence of social media is changing our society.
Often appears as...
- pervasive influence
- pervasive problem
adjective
Permeating or tending to permeate throughout something.
The smell of baking was pervasive throughout the house.
Often appears as...
- pervasive smell
- pervasive fear
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Negative
Although often used for problems, 'pervasive' can apply to positive things too.
The pervasive spirit of innovation drives this industry forward.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Implied
'Pervasive' suggests a strong presence or influence in every part of something.
The pervasive use of English globally highlights its importance.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Loaded
Use 'pervasive' to convey a sense of overwhelming power or influence.
The pervasive sense of dread left everyone uneasy.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Negative
Although often used for problems, 'pervasive' can apply to positive things too.
The pervasive spirit of innovation drives this industry forward.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Implied
'Pervasive' suggests a strong presence or influence in every part of something.
The pervasive use of English globally highlights its importance.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Loaded
Use 'pervasive' to convey a sense of overwhelming power or influence.
The pervasive sense of dread left everyone uneasy.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Negative
Although often used for problems, 'pervasive' can apply to positive things too.
The pervasive spirit of innovation drives this industry forward.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Implied
'Pervasive' suggests a strong presence or influence in every part of something.
The pervasive use of English globally highlights its importance.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Loaded
Use 'pervasive' to convey a sense of overwhelming power or influence.
The pervasive sense of dread left everyone uneasy.
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Inside OKCupid: The math...
Well, notice one very significant phrase I used they are a step-by-step way to solve a problem, and as you probably know, computers excel at step-by-step processes. A computer without an algorithm is basically an expensive paperweight. And since computers are such a pervasive part of everyday life,
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Artist Makes 3-D...
and so there's a lot to unpack here in a dress as genetic surveillance issues become increasingly pervasive we're going to need tools of counter surveillance things to protect us you can just leave your medical records on the subway for anyone to read it should be a choice who
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The left brain vs. right...
This structure has inspired one of the most pervasive ideas about the brain, that the left side controls logic and the right, creativity. And yet, this is a myth unsupported by scientific evidence. So how did this misleading idea come about, and what does it get wrong?
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Rethink how you think...
under-confident but because the vast majority of people think they're better than they actually are so overconfidence is one of the most pervasive biases in human thought and if you read popular psychology textbooks or are in to the self-help industry you
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The nurdles' quest for...
Meet the nurdles. They may be tiny, look harmless, and sound like a bunch of cartoon characters, but don't be fooled. These little guys are plotting ocean domination. Nurdles are some of the planet's most pervasive pollutants,
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Eric Liu: Why ordinary...
is that as a result of this power illiteracy that is so pervasive, there is a concentration of knowledge, of understanding, of clout. I mean, think about How does a friendship become a subsidy? Seamlessly,
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String theory - Brian...
to understand fully the grand pervasive force of gravity and in that moment there were many people around who thought that that project had already been resolved Newton had given the world
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The dawn of the age of...
You can see how these two worlds collide. So why are screens so pervasive in our analog life? We see screens from the moment we wake up, to the moment we fall asleep.
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Your brain on video...
older adults. So video is pervasive throughout our society. It is clearly here to stay. It has an amazing impact on our everyday life. Consider these statistics
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Your brain on video...
older adults so video games is pervasive throughout our society it is clearly here to stay it has an amazing impact on our everyday life consider these
Video examples
Inside OKCupid: The math...
Well, notice one very significant phrase I used they are a step-by-step way to solve a problem, and as you probably know, computers excel at step-by-step processes. A computer without an algorithm is basically an expensive paperweight. And since computers are such a pervasive part of everyday life,
Video examples
Artist Makes 3-D...
and so there's a lot to unpack here in a dress as genetic surveillance issues become increasingly pervasive we're going to need tools of counter surveillance things to protect us you can just leave your medical records on the subway for anyone to read it should be a choice who
Video examples
The left brain vs. right...
This structure has inspired one of the most pervasive ideas about the brain, that the left side controls logic and the right, creativity. And yet, this is a myth unsupported by scientific evidence. So how did this misleading idea come about, and what does it get wrong?
Video examples
Rethink how you think...
under-confident but because the vast majority of people think they're better than they actually are so overconfidence is one of the most pervasive biases in human thought and if you read popular psychology textbooks or are in to the self-help industry you
Video examples
The nurdles' quest for...
Meet the nurdles. They may be tiny, look harmless, and sound like a bunch of cartoon characters, but don't be fooled. These little guys are plotting ocean domination. Nurdles are some of the planet's most pervasive pollutants,
Video examples
Eric Liu: Why ordinary...
is that as a result of this power illiteracy that is so pervasive, there is a concentration of knowledge, of understanding, of clout. I mean, think about How does a friendship become a subsidy? Seamlessly,
Video examples
String theory - Brian...
to understand fully the grand pervasive force of gravity and in that moment there were many people around who thought that that project had already been resolved Newton had given the world
Video examples
The dawn of the age of...
You can see how these two worlds collide. So why are screens so pervasive in our analog life? We see screens from the moment we wake up, to the moment we fall asleep.
Video examples
Your brain on video...
older adults. So video is pervasive throughout our society. It is clearly here to stay. It has an amazing impact on our everyday life. Consider these statistics
Video examples
Your brain on video...
older adults so video games is pervasive throughout our society it is clearly here to stay it has an amazing impact on our everyday life consider these
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Gioconda Belli
American Author
Sexuality surrounds us like a dangerous aura. The same reverence that is given to the spirit is not given to the flesh. We have had a sexual revolution, but the sexual revolution only has made sex more pervasive. It hasn't granted the level of reverence and respect that it should have.
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Ralph Adams Cram
American Architect
True as this is, it is also true that for one who won through there were many who gained nothing, and it was, and is, the sheer weight of numbers of those who failed of this that has made their influence on the modern life as pervasive and controlling as it is.
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Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
Lazy doesn't exist. Lazy is a symptom of something else. The person who can't get up off their butt is just a person who's depressed. It's usually a pervasive lack of self-worth, or a feeling of helplessness.
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Kevin Bacon
American Actor
I think one of the most pervasive evils in this world is greed and acquiring money for money's sake. Once you have six houses and a plane, it's just about a number. It's never been anything I understood.
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Nick Woodman
American Businessman
A really important thing when you come up with a concept is that you solve a pervasive problem for people, and you don't try to create a new way to do something that isn't necessarily broken.
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Hunter Biden
American Lawyer
The single best thing is, family comes first. Over everything. I can't think of anything that has been more pervasive and played a larger part in my life than that simple lesson.
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Sarah McBride
American Activist
Transgender people, especially transgender women of color, face pervasive discrimination throughout life, including by those sworn to protect us.
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Thomas Sowell
American Economist
One of the most pervasive political visions of our time is the vision of liberals as compassionate and conservatives as less caring.
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Nazanin Boniadi
British Actress
Violence against women and girls touches every corner of the globe and is one of the world's most pervasive human rights violations.
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Robert Sapolsky
American Scientist
Depression is incredibly pervasive and thus important to talk about.
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Gioconda Belli
American Author
Sexuality surrounds us like a dangerous aura. The same reverence that is given to the spirit is not given to the flesh. We have had a sexual revolution, but the sexual revolution only has made sex more pervasive. It hasn't granted the level of reverence and respect that it should have.
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Ralph Adams Cram
American Architect
True as this is, it is also true that for one who won through there were many who gained nothing, and it was, and is, the sheer weight of numbers of those who failed of this that has made their influence on the modern life as pervasive and controlling as it is.
Quote examples
Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
Lazy doesn't exist. Lazy is a symptom of something else. The person who can't get up off their butt is just a person who's depressed. It's usually a pervasive lack of self-worth, or a feeling of helplessness.
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Kevin Bacon
American Actor
I think one of the most pervasive evils in this world is greed and acquiring money for money's sake. Once you have six houses and a plane, it's just about a number. It's never been anything I understood.
Quote examples
Nick Woodman
American Businessman
A really important thing when you come up with a concept is that you solve a pervasive problem for people, and you don't try to create a new way to do something that isn't necessarily broken.
Quote examples
Hunter Biden
American Lawyer
The single best thing is, family comes first. Over everything. I can't think of anything that has been more pervasive and played a larger part in my life than that simple lesson.
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Sarah McBride
American Activist
Transgender people, especially transgender women of color, face pervasive discrimination throughout life, including by those sworn to protect us.
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Thomas Sowell
American Economist
One of the most pervasive political visions of our time is the vision of liberals as compassionate and conservatives as less caring.
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Nazanin Boniadi
British Actress
Violence against women and girls touches every corner of the globe and is one of the world's most pervasive human rights violations.
Quote examples
Robert Sapolsky
American Scientist
Depression is incredibly pervasive and thus important to talk about.
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