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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a universal wrench
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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
mankind's universal need for affection
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was universal: he was an artist, an architect, an engineer, and a scientist, among other things
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as in ubiquitous
present in all places and at all times
after the home team won the national championship, throughout the city a sense of pride was as universal as the air
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Recent Examples of universal
There isn’t one universal definition of democratic socialism.
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 June 2026
Sayegh and other Arab nationalists believed that Zionism dismembered Arab unity and violated the universal norms of the post–World War II international order.
—Adam Louis-Klein, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
That’s why the infrastructure has to be universal.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
Disney is betting the underlying tension is universal.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 June 2026
Sayegh and other Arab nationalists believed that Zionism dismembered Arab unity and violated the universal norms of the post–World War II international order.
—Adam Louis-Klein, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
That’s why the infrastructure has to be universal.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
Disney is betting the underlying tension is universal.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for universal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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But since leaving the Blue Jays, Espinal has bounced between organizations while attempting to carve out a long-term role as a versatile utility infielder.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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How to Eat Available fresh, frozen, or canned, edamame is a versatile and tasty ingredient.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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Sox general manager Chris Getz is simply giving more opportunities to his prospects after recently giving Rikuu Nishida a brief taste of the majors.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The budget projects the district’s unrestricted general fund will end this year at $62 million in the red.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But for users who want a more comprehensive view of their finances — including investments and long-term goals — Monarch Money offers a compelling feature set that helps justify its cost.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The bottom line High CD interest rates are ubiquitous this June, and that's unlikely to change now that the Federal Reserve has issued yet another interest rate pause.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The department store is rethinking its approach to luxury, as consumers are now pushing back against a decade of increasingly standardized and ubiquitous products.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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And pretty soon every email, ad and chat reply sounds like the same, generic brand in your category, but with your logo slapped on top.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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While generic, the sentiment hits harder when considered against some of the details about Smith's own relationships, and his own mental health, shared elsewhere on the project.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Lan, 69, built a sprawling real estate empire of luxury homes and commercial properties before she was accused of one of the biggest frauds in global history.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The World Cup delivers huge global audiences, and even a few extra minutes per match creates a significant amount of premium advertising inventory across the tournament.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But the sight of fire and smoke engulfing the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1051, drew significant and widespread condemnation.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Any places where such intense rainfall persists for several hours could have widespread flooding impacts.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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