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
Bias is now amplified by always-on platforms that reward negative content and make outrage look ubiquitous.
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Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
As streaming has become ubiquitous, major media companies like Disney have taken care to avoid losing potential linear viewers by putting content online immediately.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Compared to French Champagne and Italian Prosecco, which tend to be more ubiquitous on restaurant menus, Cava is a bit more unique.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Those two chains were later to the game but became ubiquitous rulers of the chili landscape.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
As streaming has become ubiquitous, major media companies like Disney have taken care to avoid losing potential linear viewers by putting content online immediately.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Compared to French Champagne and Italian Prosecco, which tend to be more ubiquitous on restaurant menus, Cava is a bit more unique.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Those two chains were later to the game but became ubiquitous rulers of the chili landscape.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
Adjective
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Creative accounting, of course, has a long history of cropping up during a boom, a tradition dating far back, to the Gilded Age when inflating assets, understating liabilities, and bribery were commonplace.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Police called for assaults, contraband Records show violence at Lookout Mountain was commonplace.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a year when the question of universal freedom still feels contested, The Gettin’ lands as both memorial and mirror, recalling the losses named in 2014 and 2020 and implicating the present tense.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Exploring the bonds between fathers and sons through the lens of inter-generational healing and forgiveness, The Heart is a Muscle draws on experiences specific to South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood which also speak to the universal search for reconciliation and belonging.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In her usual soft-spoken British accent, she was known for balancing the grim realities of the climate crisis with a sincere message of hope for the future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The late-night host's temporary suspension sparked widespread outcry and accusations of government censorship.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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In comparison, if a drone was armed and had the ability to cause widespread damage, armed forces would be much more likely to take action to shoot the device down.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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The America, once a familiar sight in San Diego, will soon undergo $200 million in maintenance and upgrades at General Dynamics-NASSCO in Barrio Logan.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel then built toward a familiar pop culture comparison.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These days, large language models such as ChatGPT are omnipresent.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Sep. 2025
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These years seem to represent a kind of utopia for him, when file-sharing allowed music and information to flow around the world, yet before social media (and digital surveillance) became omnipresent.—
Robert Rubsam,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Side quests are a bit same-y, which is a common problem in action games.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Looking at reviews left on Google and Yelp, one of the most common comments is a reaction to the cook of the meat on the burger.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The result has been a seemingly endless run of East Washington Street roadwork and traffic snarls from Alabama Street downtown to I-465.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Thanks for being my partner in crime, for the laughter, advice, and endless love.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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