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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
The goldfish is named Atman, the Sanskrit word for the eternal, universal self, which signals to the audience that Haidle’s play is more than a story about cake and candles.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Bargain shopping is a universal hobby that crosses every genre, and that includes sports.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Now that Andor has finished its two-season run to universal acclaim, fans have been thinking about what's next for Star Wars TV shows.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Tong noted that the limit on universal injunctions was doubled-edged.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Bargain shopping is a universal hobby that crosses every genre, and that includes sports.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Now that Andor has finished its two-season run to universal acclaim, fans have been thinking about what's next for Star Wars TV shows.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Tong noted that the limit on universal injunctions was doubled-edged.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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Read on for more comfy and versatile yoga pants travelers love, all on sale at Amazon for as little as $15.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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Seasoned gardeners and beginners alike gave this garden bed high marks for its durability, versatile size, and ideal height.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Performance Trade-Offs: Real-time applications face inherent constraints due to the computational overhead of symbolic reasoning, knowledge graph traversal and the general reduction in inference speeds compared to pure neural approaches.—
Anuradha Weeraman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Contour Face is fabulous for those interested in general regeneration or alleviating signs of aging, but those with acne-prone skin should consider its Clear mask which utilizes blue light, clinically proven to kill acne-causing bacteria.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Based on her own rigorous reporting, interviews, and research, Meltzer delivers the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin to date.—
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1 July 2025
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Beyond these ubiquitous technologies, the quieter rise of connected devices unfolded.—
Thomas Ryd,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Though the United States' EV adoption process may be sluggish compared to other countries, electric vehicles have become ubiquitous in some of the largest cities in America like Los Angeles and San Francisco.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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This shirt dress can easily be worn to a beachside dinner or as a poolside coverup, and shoppers love it for its smooth, breezy material, adaptable style, and relaxed yet stylish fit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Instead, the future of the energy sector will be defined by adaptable innovation.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Fill your banner with generic corporate speak and watch high-ticket buyers scroll past.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The chart of accounts should be customized to reflect your business’s unique needs and operations, rather than relying on generic categories.—
Mia Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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For a glimpse into the town's past, climb the 199 steps to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse (the panoramic views are the icing on the cake) or wander the grounds of Congress Hall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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The new location has a panoramic harbor view that includes Baby Beach, the West Basin with its docks, slips and boaters, the jetty and all the comings and goings at the harbor’s entrance.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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Such shifting dynamics are driving researchers to expand their monitoring infrastructure and complement it with crowdsourced and satellite data to capture the widespread pollution.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Now, after years of widespread societal evolution on the issue, and political momentum from President Donald Trump and the GOP's unanimous stance on the issue, a new federal precedent could come into effect as early as next year.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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