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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Despite that apprehension, No Hard Feelings is still a carefree project, filled with humor and levity while touching on the deep universality of love, heartbreak, and new beginnings.
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His prediction became known as the universality conjecture.
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When asked about contemporary youth expectations from love stories, Suri emphasizes emotional universality over technological change.
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In emoji, Japan’s singular aesthetic traditions—manga and anime, in particular—achieved a form of universality.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
His prediction became known as the universality conjecture.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
When asked about contemporary youth expectations from love stories, Suri emphasizes emotional universality over technological change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2025
In emoji, Japan’s singular aesthetic traditions—manga and anime, in particular—achieved a form of universality.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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