universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsa-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being universal
2
: universal comprehensiveness in range
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The universality of listing platforms such as Redfin and Zillow keeps search costs down.
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Understanding this universality is the first step to protecting our democracy.
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Despite that apprehension, No Hard Feelings is still a carefree project, filled with humor and levity while touching on the deep universality of love, heartbreak, and new beginnings.
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This universality is by design.
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Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Understanding this universality is the first step to protecting our democracy.
—Stacey Abrams, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite that apprehension, No Hard Feelings is still a carefree project, filled with humor and levity while touching on the deep universality of love, heartbreak, and new beginnings.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
This universality is by design.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being universal (as in range, occurrence, or appeal)
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