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
Life-size cutouts of him are ubiquitous throughout the country.
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Carrie Kahn, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
And Jordan Brand shoes are among the most ubiquitous in the sneaker industry, with 60 million pairs produced in 2022, according to Nike.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The catalyst for the essay was Vara’s realization that there weren’t many photographs of Krishna on the internet; and, because Krishna died in 2001, before digital photography became ubiquitous, her own digital footprint is nearly nonexistent.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Zoom out: Navarro has been ubiquitous on TV in recent days, defending Trump's tariff program and touting a possible $600 billion in new annual revenue.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Kahn, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
And Jordan Brand shoes are among the most ubiquitous in the sneaker industry, with 60 million pairs produced in 2022, according to Nike.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The catalyst for the essay was Vara’s realization that there weren’t many photographs of Krishna on the internet; and, because Krishna died in 2001, before digital photography became ubiquitous, her own digital footprint is nearly nonexistent.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Zoom out: Navarro has been ubiquitous on TV in recent days, defending Trump's tariff program and touting a possible $600 billion in new annual revenue.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
Adjective
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Female astronauts have become commonplace enough that the fact that the crew is composed entirely of women doesn’t immediately cause a sensation.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tory Burch chose color-blocking as the preferred mode of expression and took commonplace pieces to new heights (a sequined swimsuit was the talk of the town after the label’s runway presentation).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In an era that demands universal connectivity, these technologies enable people to embrace the power of being connected—with confidence, ease, and convenience.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The movement's influence quickly transcended national borders, and by 1990, Earth Day had mobilized 200 million people across 141 countries, underscoring a universal commitment to environmental stewardship.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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For example, the fires in New Jersey this week have been part of trend: So far in 2025, New Jersey has experienced nearly twice as many wildfires as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Oil Shampoo Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the potential to revolutionize numerous areas of life, these machines are poised to attract widespread attention from investors, corporations, governments and consumers.—
Anton Alikov,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Having heard widespread praise for Marsh around the league, Cardoso was sold by the end of her first phone call with her new coach.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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The crossings also have to be familiar words all the way across those entries.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its brand new placements, OVO also returns to a familiar home: the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many noted that security cameras are omnipresent, so video evidence should be available for investigators to review.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Weill remains omnipresent, yet his achievement is not easily grasped in full.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Then the clams disappeared Nov. 29, 2021 Sparkman warned against taking common species for granted.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Rock, Georgia's leading prosecutor for animal crimes, told USA TODAY that dog fighting rings are more common than people think.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, the endless questions about Chelsea’s lack of a front-of-shirt sponsor will go away, if only for a little while.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Oh and Kate Walsh as lesbian partners, and contains endless gorgeous, sweeping shots of the Italian countryside.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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