Thesaurus results for PERVADING

pervading

verb

present participle of pervade

as in suffusing

to spread throughout the delicious scent of roasting turkey pervaded the house

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Recent Examples of pervading The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait. — Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Excellence in sport is merely a glimpse into the resolve, grit, and talent pervading communities across the continent. — Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026 None of these readings are so emphatic as to render the others immaterial, and the pervading ambivalence paired with a steady but creeping pace could turn off viewers who just want a good mystery to solve. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 The sweetness of the Deborah-Ava relationship eventually became a nice blanket in which Hacks swaddled its viewers, its cozy intent pervading not just the narrative but just about every other aspect of the show. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026 The lead up to this anniversary has happened alongside this looming, all-pervading sense that a revolution — both political and moral — is mounting. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 May 2026 But the office’s pervading atmosphere of hard work and quiet focus felt uncannily similar to its big-screen analog. — Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Their season is very much not effectively over, even if that narrative risks pervading the wider psyche. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026

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But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Cowin has brought the tradition up to date beginning in the late 1970s by suffusing her work with the look and feel of cinema and television (close-ups, storyboard-style progression), and the centering of women’s experience in the narrative.

— Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffusing

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Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, waterproof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, water-proof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of penetrating

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While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
In the meantime, the wounds of the last mayoral election have been ripped open, with accusations flying from both sides that contribute to the divisiveness permeating all levels of politics, including those closest to home.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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