universally

Definition of universallynext

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Recent Examples of universally Cotton is correct in saying that the United States tried winter time daylight saving time, in 1974 and it was universally hated as sunrise became too late for school starts and other normal morning activities. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 Co-owner Mike DiAlexander, a UCF grad/South Florida native, has created a universally friendly spot here since buying the place in 2011. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 These are games with names that have become synonymous with the sport, but lately, our corporate overlords have decided to screw with another tradition that is nearly universally loved by college fans. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Beyond being universally flattering and easy to maintain, there are many variations to choose from. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 And it was made on a responsible $44 million budget, which removed the pressure to be universally appealing. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026 But at least two of the soldiers interviewed told NBC News that Starlink was not slowed down universally across the front lines. — Anastasiia Parafeniuk, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Schrödinger’s equation would be universally valid, and the wave function would never collapse. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 The most universally applicable mitigation in the CIE database of engineering-grade mitigations, for example, is the unidirectional gateway. — Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
Adverb
  • In the 1940s, when antibiotics had become widely available, doctors started curing plague cases with the drugs.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Xi, who removed presidential term limits in 2018, is widely expected to be confirmed as party leader for the next term in the fall of 2027.
    — KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Right wing strength Still, right-wing movements remain strong in numerous places globally.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Many businesses rely on high-speed communication and data transmission to remain globally competitive.
    — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Mamdani's speech reflects the growing embrace of socialism among Democrats and young people more broadly.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The two sides have clashed mightily over data centers, which are broadly unpopular with the public and which the No campaign says could make a bid for the streamlined permitting process, something the Yes side strenuously denies.
    — Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Consumers have generally soured on an economy weighed down by more expensive gas, groceries, and clothing, among other items.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Storing heat between peaks Unlike solar and wind installations, conventional nuclear power plants are generally designed to produce electricity continuously.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The original downtown office is a three-story building that was extensively renovated in 2018.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The history isn’t covered extensively, but the Babe Ruth tour comes up right away.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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