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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
Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
If good-enough advice becomes cheap and ubiquitous through AI, the premium on the prestige alternative goes up, not down.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Handy, a ubiquitous character actor, appeared in films and TV shows for decades.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China.
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Arjun Kharpal,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
If good-enough advice becomes cheap and ubiquitous through AI, the premium on the prestige alternative goes up, not down.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Handy, a ubiquitous character actor, appeared in films and TV shows for decades.
—
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China.
—
Arjun Kharpal,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
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Using ChatGPT, Gemini, and other artificial intelligence platforms to make everyday decisions has become commonplace.
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When spreadsheets became commonplace, companies did not hire fewer finance professionals.
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This seat cover is considered universal and compatible with most cars, crossovers, and trucks—just be sure to measure the seat dimensions to determine if the fit is correct.
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Legislative reforms are under review to balance new technologies like satellite internet with existing providers, ensuring universal access.
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And because of the extreme concentration of wealth, the market’s rally is much more significant to the economy than usual — for good and bad.
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In fact, Iran has no intention of going back to business as usual in the strait, Noam Raydan, senior fellow at the Washington Institute think tank, wrote in a blog post on Friday.
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It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
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Polis decided to commute Peters' sentence last month, drawing widespread criticism from Colorado Democrats, including both Weiser and Bennet.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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The product is now omnipresent—every brand has its own version (or five)—but Ilia’s formula remains the gold standard among celebrities (Martha Stewart, Kate Hudson, etc), shoppers, and editors alike.
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McAfee, already omnipresent, could be on the air even more, with a bigger role in NFL coverage a possibility, according to the sources.
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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Asteroids are notoriously difficult to spot from Earth against the endless darkness of space.
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In the early Seventies, demand for gauzy evocations of the past was nearly endless.
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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