1
as in commonplace
often observed or encountered
by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one
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as in universal
present in all places and at all times
was weary of the ubiquitous noise of the big city and longed for the quiet of the country
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Recent Examples of ubiquitous
But many experts see few parallels with Venezuela, which, unlike Cuba, has a recent history of free markets and opposition parties, while lacking Cuba’s ubiquitous security architecture.
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But the idea that trauma can alter the way people perceive the world and interpret their experience is ubiquitous now.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
While brooches were seen on the lapels of several stylish men, the surprise was in how some men extended their jewelry game beyond the now-ubiquitous brooch.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
But, though Panahi’s film was definitely one of the year’s most ubiquitous art movies, few trophies were forthcoming.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But the idea that trauma can alter the way people perceive the world and interpret their experience is ubiquitous now.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
While brooches were seen on the lapels of several stylish men, the surprise was in how some men extended their jewelry game beyond the now-ubiquitous brooch.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
But, though Panahi’s film was definitely one of the year’s most ubiquitous art movies, few trophies were forthcoming.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
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Lines and other extended objects seem to be commonplace and even expected in QFT, which ostensibly describes pointlike objects.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Although commonly associated with the visual arts, anonymity is commonplace in other disciplines, including music, with formerly anonymous stars including Australian singer Sia and French electronic duo Daft Pank.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility 1 Hotel Tokyo has five universal access rooms designed to cater to people with various accessibility needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the time, the idea of a universal plug for connecting peripherals was revolutionary.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Staffing shortages have forced some travelers to build in significantly more time before flights – sometimes hours more than usual.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Home is where the heart is — that’s even more true than usual.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The incident occurred just before midnight on Sunday, prompting authorities to suspend all incoming and outgoing flights and warn travelers of widespread disruptions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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But at Ramey — an Air Force base that was closed 50 years ago but reopened in August, and where Maduro was reportedly transferred from special forces aircraft to the USS Iwo Jima — blackouts are becoming longer and more widespread.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s a familiar rhetorical pattern to retirement announcements by most members of Congress.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Veo would take over that month, offering the familiar standing scooters now used, along with seated scooters, two-person scooters, cargo bikes and trikes.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a soccer-mad nation where calcio is omnipresent, the baseball Azzurri have managed to make some impact.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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But of late, this plot point is omnipresent—particularly among the nominees for this weekend’s Oscars.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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These reactions are common and typically reflect difficulty trusting the body rather than a lack of motivation or effort.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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While there’s been endless speculation in the tennis world about his potential rise to challenge Sinner and Alcaraz, Fonseca simply believes in himself.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Multiple locations Lavaca Street Bar The TVs are endless, the tap wall stacked and the various food options at all three locations, from killer smashburgers to fresh seafood, serve some of the best bar food in town.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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