universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsa-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being universal
2
: universal comprehensiveness in range
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Her grayscale bodies float somewhere between specificity and universality.
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This universality creates a versatile identity that can adapt to new product lines, markets, and ventures.
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Mills said Mayday’s success comes from its universality.
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The decision to keep the choir wordless added to the universality of the emotion, avoiding any geographical or linguistic ties.
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Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
This universality creates a versatile identity that can adapt to new product lines, markets, and ventures.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Mills said Mayday’s success comes from its universality.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
The decision to keep the choir wordless added to the universality of the emotion, avoiding any geographical or linguistic ties.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being universal (as in range, occurrence, or appeal)
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