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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
Baskets were a ubiquitous part of Chumash life before the colonists came.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
If friend groups seem ubiquitous, so does a quiet underclass of people like me, bemoaning their lack of them.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
In a scene that hearkened back to the Los Angeles and Chicago crackdowns, bystanders heckled the officers and blew whistles that have become ubiquitous during the operations.
—Tim Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Cowboy hats are ubiquitous among the genre’s biggest artists; a nod to country music that allows young people to partake in nostalgia for the countryside and simpler times.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
If friend groups seem ubiquitous, so does a quiet underclass of people like me, bemoaning their lack of them.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
In a scene that hearkened back to the Los Angeles and Chicago crackdowns, bystanders heckled the officers and blew whistles that have become ubiquitous during the operations.
—Tim Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Cowboy hats are ubiquitous among the genre’s biggest artists; a nod to country music that allows young people to partake in nostalgia for the countryside and simpler times.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
Adjective
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Contrary to rumors of mass protests, the gathering of citizens (a commonplace sight at crucial legislative periods), was unobtrusive and orderly.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bodyboarders and surfers haven’t historically gotten along, especially in the ’80s, when conflicts in the water were commonplace.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yet many divorces follow a similar trajectory, and most of the feelings women experience during that process are universal.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The administration’s actions also aren’t being met with universal disdain by Colorado politicians.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The fertilizers engorged the Everglades on nutrients, especially phosphorus, leading to the widespread proliferation of cattails.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Amid widespread corruption under Chávez, as journalist Anne Appelbaum noted in a 2024 book, hundreds of billions of dollars were siphoned off from PDVSA and other Venezuelan companies and subsequently disappeared into private bank accounts around the world.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Skye was omnipresent and worldwide, from New York (Valentino’s handbag party, Chanel’s Premiere Galon watch event and Bleu fragrance party, Messika’s cocktail at The Frick in New York, just to name a few); Miami, for Art Basel parties like Ferragamo’s, and the Fashion Trust Arabia Awards in Doha.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Sore and Jonathan move from light rom-com energy to glum passages where the specter of death is omnipresent.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Dec. 2025
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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These are common occurrences on the Las Vegas Convention Center’s show floor during CES, which wrapped on Friday.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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The styling opportunities for beanies are endless.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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What separates Trump from many of his predecessors is not an appetite for war, but a refusal to tolerate endless gray zones.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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