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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
One is the ubiquitous main theme tune, the other is the song that plays during the wedding scene.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Today, the word and its variants are ubiquitous and less taboo than ever.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
As currently written, the bill would also formally declare the state’s ultimate goal to be restoration of the animals, once so ubiquitous that they are enshrined in the state’s flag.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Small visual tricks are ubiquitous yet nothing here feels tacky.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Today, the word and its variants are ubiquitous and less taboo than ever.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
As currently written, the bill would also formally declare the state’s ultimate goal to be restoration of the animals, once so ubiquitous that they are enshrined in the state’s flag.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Small visual tricks are ubiquitous yet nothing here feels tacky.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
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Although today’s audiences might be more desensitized to such gruesome scenes thanks to hyperrealistic special effects in modern horror movies, and the commonplace spread of graphic clips online, audiences of the ‘80s were reportedly traumatized and scandalized.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Standardized testing became commonplace in the latter half of the 20th century as a way to hold schools accountable for education outcomes and to create transparency for parents.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Much of the mayor’s ambitious agenda falls under the purview of the governor and state lawmakers, including his pledge for free buses and universal childcare.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here, in this new context, their large eyes did not seem wide with their usual wonder but swollen with grief and disbelief.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The critical shipping route, responsible for moving a significant share of the world’s oil, has slowed to a fraction of its usual volume amid the war.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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As usual, widespread and prolonged summer-like weather is very hard to come by this time of year around here.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sunday's election took place as the country experiences a surge in violent crime and corruption, fueling widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The arguments in Madigan’s case had a familiar ring in a state where the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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On the other, President Trump an almost omnipresent figure in the news agenda and disruptor of global politics.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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These ideas have thrived through generations of cranks and propagandists and are now omnipresent.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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What first appeared to be a common job-interview phishing campaign ultimately revealed a hack so widespread and easy to replicate that investigators fear irreversible damage.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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For years, the sight of a dark streetlight was all too common in the city.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Princess Kate, meanwhile, has a seemingly endless supply of chic coat dresses.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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For studios, the chase for filming subsidies is endless.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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