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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 fund -- aimed at workers left behind by automation -- would support universal child care, free higher education, career training and healthcare.
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Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Overt bleeding is neither universal nor the defining feature of Ebola virus disease.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Nothing like the World Cup’s unofficial pre-game soundtrack to reinforce this eternal, universal message.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Port selection is equally refined, with Thunderbolt 4 on both sides, a MicroSDXC card reader, and a universal audio jack.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
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Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Overt bleeding is neither universal nor the defining feature of Ebola virus disease.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Nothing like the World Cup’s unofficial pre-game soundtrack to reinforce this eternal, universal message.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Port selection is equally refined, with Thunderbolt 4 on both sides, a MicroSDXC card reader, and a universal audio jack.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for universal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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There’s truly no generational divide, especially in its latest era of styles, which includes sleek, versatile options with a touch of Kate Spade’s signature whimsy.
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Rose water is made by steeping fresh, untreated rose petals in water, creating a fragrant, versatile liquid.
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Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
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And since then, the Mets have gone through several general managers and interim general managers.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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The first stage began in July 2025, when Meta announced comprehensive measures targeting accounts that repeatedly share unoriginal content without meaningful enhancement, building on enforcement actions that had already been taken against 500,000 accounts in the first half of the year.
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The Human Edge In An AI-First Era As AI becomes ubiquitous, the last real differentiator is human.
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Even a brand name as ubiquitous as Walmart is always looking to strengthen its customer base.
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Each pillow has an outer and inner pillow, offering adaptable support for every type of sleeper.
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Kevin Warsh, the Republican financier who recently took over as the chairman of the Federal Reserve, holds economic views that could, kindly, be described as adaptable.
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High-level estimates and generic claims are becoming much harder to defend.
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The Story of Halloween 2026 at Michaels Michaels says that Halloween decor trends are leaning away from the generic Halloween decor of the past.
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El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast.
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Fast or gradual, the IEA expects the production ramp-up will generate a global oil surplus of about 5 million barrels of supply per day next year.
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This came on the heels of another round of tornadoes just four days earlier that leveled buildings and caused widespread destruction across the region.
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Some textbook examples include stories that incite fear and panic that reducing our reliance on oil and gas would lead to both widespread and permanent unemployment and demolish the economy.
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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