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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There’s both a specificity to the time and a universality to the artistic process.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Proponents gave the program strong marks for its universality and limited hoops to jump through for enrollment.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Wilson wants to convey the universality of connection through a vibrant cross-cultural romance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
The Fragrance of Belonging In a globalized world, brands chase expansion and universality.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Proponents gave the program strong marks for its universality and limited hoops to jump through for enrollment.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Wilson wants to convey the universality of connection through a vibrant cross-cultural romance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
The Fragrance of Belonging In a globalized world, brands chase expansion and universality.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for universality
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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 20 Dec. 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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