UNIVERSALLY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

universally

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Definition of universally

as in widely

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Recent Examples of universally Despite the team’s success, the pragmatic playing style meant they were not universally loved in Brazil. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026 His theory—that the poems must have been patched together much later from various ballads—was not universally accepted. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 The thing that feels the most contemporary to me is the film’s treatment of women, who are universally depicted as prisoners of a patriarchal world. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 West Virginia adopted the nation’s first program to make those funds universally available in 2021 and today, 18 states are inviting any student to partake, regardless of family income or existing private school enrollment. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 The case for 24 teams in CFP Phillips continued to push for the CFP to expand to 24 teams as early as the 2027 season, a position that is far from universally agreed upon. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026 Article’s Kempel bench is universally flattering for almost any outdoor style with its classic look and sturdy acacia wood build. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 Is there anything more universally beloved as chocolate chip cookies? — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 Pop is the most universally nostalgia era, followed by hip-hop among Gen Z and millennial consumers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

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On July 28, Mark Zuckerberg published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal arguing that superintelligence should be distributed as widely as possible and that concentrating it in a handful of institutions is the greatest risk AI poses to humanity.

— Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The technology has been widely available for only a few years, but many Americans are increasingly choosing AI to address their health concerns.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of widely

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That allows developers to download it, modify it, and run it on their own servers for free, positioning it for easier adoption and a wider market globally.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Real estate accounts for the largest share of South Korean household wealth, Lee added, saying data shows that South Korea is among the countries with the highest proportion of household wealth concentrated in real estate globally.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of globally

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Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, said that European countries are more focused on addressing specific strategic segments and Chinese industrial policies than broadly inhibiting Chinese imports.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Polling shows Americans broadly oppose data centers being built near their homes, while research suggests groups fighting the developments are gaining momentum.

— Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 29 July 2026

Definition of broadly

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Tournament football isn’t generally conducive to pressing, with so many matches squeezed into such a short window, and without the cohesion that comes from club sides training together for months.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Checks are generally distributed on Wednesdays, based on the day of the month you were born.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of generally

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Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

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