omnipresence

noun om·ni·pres·ence \ ˌäm-ni-ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Definition of omnipresence

: the quality or state of being omnipresent : ubiquity

Recent Examples of omnipresence from the Web

Their omnipresence and penetrating power makes muons perfect for imaging large, dense objects without damaging them, says Cristina Cârloganu, a physicist at the Clermont-Ferrand Physics Laboratory in France.

— elizabeth gibney, Scientific American, "Muons: The Little-known Particles Helping to Probe the Impenetrable," 28 May 2018
Isn't omnipresence everywhere else in the world enough?

— bridget hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "Here’s How Italians Feel About Starbucks Opening in Milan," 10 May 2018
The first half of this documentary is for anyone who has strong feelings about Barbie, pro or con, be they memories of adoring her and her Dream House or complaints about her physique and omnipresence in American femininity.

— margaret lyons, New York Times, "How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?," 26 Apr. 2018
At the same time, sure, the omnipresence of media can get overwhelming and does feel a little dystopian.

— kt hawbaker, chicagotribune.com, "Talkin’ bodies at Chicago Artists Coalition; Mev Luna is available to take your call at 062 Gallery," 25 Apr. 2018
The omnipresence of social media and reality TV and an endless barrage of media coverage have robbed the general public of the kind of innocence that made adults faint at the sight of Michael Jackson at the height of his pop mega-stardom.

— stereo williams, Billboard, "Why Comparing Beyonce to Michael Jackson Shouldn't Shock Anyone Anymore," 20 Apr. 2018
To continue reading this story, TRY IT NOW Their omnipresence is both a reminder and a challenge: Respect those who came before, and aim to be better.

— nick moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Longhorns playing big role in NBA," 24 May 2018
Recently, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the International Drive Master Plan District to deploy civilian district engagement officers to increase the omnipresence of the sheriff and reduce pedestrian versus vehicle accidents.

— scott maxwell, OrlandoSentinel.com, "15 questions for the candidates for Orange County mayor. Where do they stand?," 24 May 2018
Although his face is widespread, the portrayal stops short of the omnipresence that characterizes personality cults such as those of Kim Jon-un in North Korea or Turkmenistan's Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov.

— francesca ebel, Fox News, "Putin's image: An inextricable part of Russian life," 7 May 2018

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