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Another word for pervasive

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Spreading widely throughout an area, group of people, or society, especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect.

Usage Example

"Smartphones have become a widespread part of modern daily life across all age groups."

Strongest
widespread
prevalent
ubiquitous
omnipresent
Strong
penetrating
permeating
rife
rampant
extensive
universal

Opposites of pervasive

The opposite of pervasive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

localized
limited
rare
scarce
isolated
confined
restricted
uncommon
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pervasive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pervasive
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