globally

adverb

as in universally

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Recent Examples of globally Battery pack prices fell globally in 2024, but the decline was steeper in China. — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Longini explained that climate change is increasing mosquito populations and lengthening their active seasons, contributing to dengue’s spread globally. — Alex Deluca, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 What makes lifestyle trends from the region particularly appealing globally is the foundations on which they’re built. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 Yields have been rising globally, partly over worries about governments taking on too much debt. — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The movie was commercially successful, grossing more than $170 million globally during its box office run. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 The program will bring together multiple national laboratories, universities, and industry partners to improve manufacturing efficiency and help domestic producers remain globally competitive. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 In the mid-twentieth century, lifesaving technologies diffused globally. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 Airbnb, which connects travelers with more than 5 million hosts globally, has advised hosts to choose from seven standard house rules that will be displayed prominently on the listing page. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globally
  1. universally
  2. widely
  3. broadly
  4. extensively
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  • The honest read of the current evidence is less about one universally best hour than about matching the window to the outcome, whether that’s adherence, heart health, muscle or sleep.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Generally, experts are wary of universally screening men for low testosterone because testosterone measurements can be highly variable—and unhelpful.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of universally
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  • As social media continue to act as a cultural megaphone, content creators are now widely seen as an essential part of marketing for companies of all kinds, including retailers and coffee chains.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • It is widely considered the single strongest bond in organic chemistry.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • As the new technology pervades the campaign trail ahead of a crucial midterm election, Ridout warned the consequences of AI ads go beyond just individual elections and have the potential to shape the very psychology of elections more broadly.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For the better part of the first quarter of this century, the rise of Big Tech has made computer science (CS), and computing education more broadly, among the most popular subjects in American higher education.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadly
Adverb
  • By ratio, the Jim Crow laws led to higher percentages of people being disenfranchised in the United States, according to historian Carole Anderson, who has written extensively about voter suppression of Black communities.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Glass Half Full works extensively with puppets, and this production is no exception.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Globally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globally. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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