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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a universal wrench
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2
as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
mankind's universal need for affection
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was universal: he was an artist, an architect, an engineer, and a scientist, among other things
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as in ubiquitous
present in all places and at all times
after the home team won the national championship, throughout the city a sense of pride was as universal as the air
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Recent Examples of universal
Those are universal important themes to be exploring.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The liberties taken elsewhere also go a long way toward undermining the series’ closing message of near-universal empathy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
And even in a film telling a universal story, some cultural allusions speak most strongly to the home audience.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
While his methods are not ideal, his heart is pure, and the universal feeling that people are experiencing around the world about not being able to make ends meet ripples through like an echo, reminding us that most of us are familiar with Jeffrey's plight.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The liberties taken elsewhere also go a long way toward undermining the series’ closing message of near-universal empathy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
And even in a film telling a universal story, some cultural allusions speak most strongly to the home audience.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
While his methods are not ideal, his heart is pure, and the universal feeling that people are experiencing around the world about not being able to make ends meet ripples through like an echo, reminding us that most of us are familiar with Jeffrey's plight.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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Iuga Wide-Leg Sweatpant Jeans These wide-leg sweatpant jeans are a versatile and stylish wardrobe staple.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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With premium build quality and versatile functionality, it’s designed for professionals, creatives, and gamers who require more from their machines.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Cleveland Browns and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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How the long-term contracts for Karlsson, Tomáš Hertl and Marc-Edouard Vlasic under former general manager Doug Wilson put off a necessary rebuild, then backing the strip-mining job current GM Mike Grier has been doing since his 2022 hiring.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Then the Shasta County Coroner’s Office collaborated with Othram, whose scientists extracted DNA from the remains and employed its Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to construct a comprehensive DNA profile, the laboratory said in a news release.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Specializing in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, personal injury, family law, and sports entertainment, the firm employs a comprehensive approach.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rare earths are ubiquitous in everyday technologies, from smartphones to wind turbines to LED lights and flat-screen TVs.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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His level of greatness is so ubiquitous that people use his namesake as a measuring stick in other realms.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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While mountain lions are highly adaptable to various ecosystems, their numbers declined historically due to being hunted by fearful humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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These adaptable machines could be deployed in environments currently too dangerous or inaccessible for humans or conventional robots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Starting next year, semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, will lose patent protection in countries including China and India, paving the way for cheaper generic versions to be made.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other companies produce generic finasteride versions.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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The property is located in the city’s Maslak neighborhood and boasts panoramic views of the Bosphorus.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The broad international effort has built widespread support for the latest ceasefire and raised hopes that this one will last.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Part of this is widespread success as an employer comes from a comprehensive set of structured employee benefits and support programs.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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