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 Living under a rock would hardly have prevented you from hearing the ubiquitous monster hit — and replaying it in your head ad nauseam. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 In IconArrows pointing outwards The steadiness at the index level reflects full sponsorship of equities by professional investors, who appear undaunted by the ubiquitous warnings of weak post-summer seasonal patterns. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 That now-ubiquitous AI bot launched in November 2022 and claimed 100 million users about two months later, notching the fastest consumer adoption on record at the time. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Sponsorships are ubiquitous in baseball, and that certainly applies to the independent leagues, where the first pitch, the final out, the stadium names, and the foul poles are often named. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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
  • In addition to sharing that expertise with Mexican cartels, the use of drones in Colombia has also become commonplace among FARC dissident groups.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Sponsored telecasting means free, over-the-air telecasts—the kind that were commonplace before cable television, when people placed antennas on their televisions or roofs to pick up signals from a handful of channels.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of commonplace
Adjective
  • This part — two brothers who respect each others’ artistic gifts (most of the time) but cannot stand each other personally — is not universal but incredibly specific.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Its biggest advantage today is often in moving information, rather than replacing the transistor as the universal building block of computing.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • But Sunday’s season opener, going up against a Tennessee Titans team now led by Saleh, has a more doomsday feel than usual for the Jets.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Simmons went eclectic, surrounding himself with guest musicians and exploring sounds beyond the band’s usual territory.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • There has been a widespread opinion that football has become too rigid and regimented in recent seasons, but Luis Enrique’s PSG are one of the few antidotes to that.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Millions of people live in or near bear habitat across the Rockies, where widespread drought has reduced supplies of nuts, berries and plants that bears eat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of widespread
Adjective
  • There's a new, yet familiar, voice in Bo Nix's ear these days.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In the New Hampshire Senate primary, the race features a congressman, a Democratic socialist, and two familiar Republicans.
    — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Since Chamberlain’s death in 2011, his work has been seemingly omnipresent across institutions.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Now in 2026, those omnipresent slabs of plastic are just the tip of the iceberg.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of omnipresent
Adjective
  • Designed for limp, oily, and dull hair, the color-safe formula washes away stubborn dirt and grime—common culprits of flat waves—while a lineup of amino acids work to soften and strengthen strands.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And because the loss of brain cells is also a feature of more common conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, the approach may have applications beyond Huntington’s.
    — Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • The latter ensured fewer protests against seemingly endless deployments but also meant that a disproportionate share of the population would bear the burden.
    — Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Fed up with hacking through the endless lines of fees, charges, conditions, and restrictions on your wireless bill?
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of endless

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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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