1
as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a universal wrench
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2
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
Product developers should embrace voice-first, universal design principles to re-imagine apps, features and services previously relegated to smartphones or smartwatches.
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Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Despite overly detailed text, this highly personal account reveals the universal nature of such fundamentals as family and land ownership.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025
For many TikTok viewers, the video struck a universal chord of humor.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
That’s bad for manufacturers, who no longer have a universal benchmark for excellence for their products.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Despite overly detailed text, this highly personal account reveals the universal nature of such fundamentals as family and land ownership.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025
For many TikTok viewers, the video struck a universal chord of humor.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
That’s bad for manufacturers, who no longer have a universal benchmark for excellence for their products.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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Miller is a versatile forward with the ability to scale the lineup and play center or wing.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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With their slightly smoky flavor and medium heat level, these peppers are highly versatile.—
Elena Valeriote,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Bosa consultant Schmidt Design Group will then come up with the park’s design, and a general development plan is expected to go before San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Board in the fall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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However, general privacy concerns can exist between family members, too.—
Sarah Bregel,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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By The New York Times The overhaul was a far cry from the comprehensive review to evaluate aid programs and realign them with U.S. foreign policy that Mr. Trump promised on his first day in office.—
Amy Schoenfeld Walker,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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A lot can happen in 20-plus years: careers can rise and fall, empires can crumble under their own weight, cult fan favorites can give birth to money-minting franchises, a minor horror subgenre can suddenly become ubiquitous.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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The offices that thrive in this new phase will be those that establish clear and adaptable roles, cultivate a culture of institutional memory, and utilize technology and partnerships to maximize the potential of small, high-impact teams.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The more adaptable the schedule, the more positively employees view their company’s policies, the Cisco report also found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Not generic observations everyone agrees with, but the perspectives that might make some people uncomfortable while making others feel deeply understood.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Gilead has negotiated royalty-free licensing deals with six generic manufacturers to manufacture lenacapavir for prevention for 120 low- and middle-income countries.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Fringed by juniper trees and offering panoramic views of the Peloponnesian coast, Simos captures the essence of a serene Greek island escape 9.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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They are positioned for privacy and overlook panoramic mountain views.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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The 22-year-old pop star and actress, who grew up in Temecula, Calif., before moving to Los Angeles in middle school to star in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, took to social media on Saturday (June 14) amid widespread protests.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 June 2025
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Adding insult to injury was the inability of the Patriot interceptors to counter the overwhelming majority of the Scuds, despite widespread reports of its efficiency at the time.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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