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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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
In the 43-minute video posted Tuesday, Conte argues that the future of creativity will remain human at its core, even as AI becomes ubiquitous.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Gold investing is ubiquitous, perhaps more so than at any time in recent history.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Skip the ubiquitous shops selling cheap souvenirs made elsewhere and support small local businesses instead, like independent bookstores.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Racist revelations aside, Von Dutch also suffered from its own success; those ubiquitous trucker hats diluted the brand and triggered market fatigue, while internal infighting between investors and executives stalled corporate growth.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Gold investing is ubiquitous, perhaps more so than at any time in recent history.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Skip the ubiquitous shops selling cheap souvenirs made elsewhere and support small local businesses instead, like independent bookstores.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Racist revelations aside, Von Dutch also suffered from its own success; those ubiquitous trucker hats diluted the brand and triggered market fatigue, while internal infighting between investors and executives stalled corporate growth.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
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While the ability to challenge calls across professional sports has become commonplace, Rojas said there is still a level of respect that needs to be considered.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Winning state championships used to be commonplace for the Argyle girls basketball team.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stanton opposed it, and urged the group to hold out for a universal-suffrage law, though no such amendment was forthcoming.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Elizalde said conversations about universal free pre-K date back well before the voucher-like program went into effect.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are now embarked on their 40th anniversary tour, which should make their show here even more celebratory than usual.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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While the local strike could affect beef prices soon, there are several factors across the board that could lead to more widespread impacts on beef prices in stores.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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One particular hallucinogenic sequence, featuring ancestral ghosts and a musical performance by breakthrough actor Miles Caton, received widespread critical acclaim.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has represented District 1 since 2022, but is a familiar name in local politics.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nearly every cinematic space voyage, however far flung, brushes up against familiar terrain.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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But of late, this plot point is omnipresent—particularly among the nominees for this weekend’s Oscars.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The official logo marking the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was omnipresent — on posters in my high school, on clothing and in advertisements.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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His abhorrent behavior is sadly too common across the restaurant industry, from the finest dining to the humblest street stalls.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hospitals are legally required to publish clear and accessible prices for common services, yet compliance across Florida remains poor.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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When that process relies on unfamiliar language, the burden of explanation can feel endless; yet, without the chance to learn and practice, others are denied the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of human diversity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Refresh your look in seconds with endless strap options.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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