ubiquitous

adjective

yü-ˈbi-kwə-təs How to pronounce ubiquitous (audio)
Definition of ubiquitousnext
1
as in commonplace
often observed or encountered by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one

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2
as in universal
present in all places and at all times was weary of the ubiquitous noise of the big city and longed for the quiet of the country

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Recent Examples of ubiquitous Once a signifier of unsanctioned parties, the word rave has never been more ubiquitous. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026 The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint is, arguably, one of the most ubiquitous—and anxiety-inducing—aspects of air travel. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Rather, the ubiquitous neo-Trianon memorials dotting the country are a physical reminder of how central these politics have become. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 That specialization has become much more ubiquitous in the years since. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ubiquitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
  1. commonplace
  2. universal
  3. usual
  4. widespread
  5. familiar
  6. omnipresent
  7. common
  8. endless
Adjective
  • Many of its engineering solutions would later become commonplace across both high-performance and mainstream vehicles.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • But private‑to‑private supply — in which a private generator sells directly to an industrial or commercial buyer using the grid, a practice that is commonplace across the West — remains rare on the continent.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of commonplace
Adjective
  • There is no universal battery chemistry, and the best battery for an industrial fleet is not necessarily the lightest or highest-energy-density battery.
    — Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Her campaign also called for universal childcare and refused corporate donations.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • The 2026 edition of IFFM will present its usual slate of films, conversations and cultural programming spanning Indian cinema’s various languages and regional traditions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • But again, since Christopher Nolan’s films don’t follow the streaming release strategy that most other Universal films do, Peacock subscribers are in for a longer wait than usual before the film makes its SVOD on the platform.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • New Zealand’s biosecurity minister has warned that the country will follow a similar path, should a widespread outbreak occur.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move followed widespread protests triggered by the removal of the country’s popular, young defense minister, who spearheaded an embrace of technology in the war against Russia, helping shift the tide in Kyiv’s favor.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of widespread
Adjective
  • Children grow up without the network of neighboors, relatives and familiar adults that used to make a place feel safe.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from the classic old fashioned cocktail, this fruit-forward IPA delivers familiar flavors in a delightfully different form.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • The brand’s attention to detail is omnipresent throughout its collection.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • This version of Siri—conversational, omnipresent, actually helpful—has been long delayed.
    — Reece Rogers, Wired News, 20 June 2026
Definition of omnipresent
Adjective
  • The movie can also be seen in more common digital formats for less.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • Because the most common objection to the argument turns out to be the argument's best evidence.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • The healthiest version of the creator economy shouldn’t leave people in endless one-way communication.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There was just an endless stream of popular people and brands blasting popular things into your eyeballs and eardrums.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of endless

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