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| aroma |
a pervasive but intangible quality. [1/3 definitions] |
| atmosphere |
any pervasive mood or tone that is found within a place or among a group. [1/3 definitions] |
| atmospheric |
having or creating a pervasive mood. [1/2 definitions] |
| depressed |
experiencing psychological depression, a mood disorder characterized by pervasive sadness or hopelessness. [1/4 definitions] |
| leaven |
to enliven or change with a subtle, pervasive influence. [1/4 definitions] |
| odor |
a characteristic or pervasive quality. [1/3 definitions] |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| profound |
extending throughout; complete or pervasive. [1/4 definitions] |
| racism |
persistent and pervasive discrimination, both subtle and direct, on the part of members of the racial group that holds the greatest wealth and power within a society against members of other racial groups, resulting in inequities in such areas as income, job opportunities, access to voting and healthcare, treatment under the law, and treatment by law enforcement officials; systemic racism. [1/3 definitions] |
| reign |
complete and pervasive dominance, or the period during which such dominance is exercised. [2/5 definitions] |
| rule |
to be pervasive or dominant. [1/13 definitions] |
| ruling |
pervasive or dominant. [1/3 definitions] |
| smell |
a pervasive influence or quality, as of a situation. [1/12 definitions] |
| systemic racism |
persistent and pervasive discrimination, both subtle and direct, on the part of members of the racial group that holds the greatest wealth and power within a society against members of other racial groups, resulting in inequities in such areas as income, job opportunities, access to voting and healthcare, treatment under the law, and treatment by law enforcement officials. |
| wall-to-wall |
(informal) present in large numbers or amounts; pervasive. [1/4 definitions] |
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