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Recent Examples of universally
That country doesn’t universally require that children be vaccinated to go to school.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Sacks isn’t universally beloved in Silicon Valley.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Breakups are not universally applicable.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In an era marked by epidemics of loneliness and political distrust, sports fandom is one simple and universally accessible medicine.
—Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
With that said, no jeans style quite compares to the wide-leg, which stylists say is one of the most universally flattering — and on-trend — for any body type and any age.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
The scoop neckline and midi length are universally flattering, and the fabric is soft and breathable enough for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, quantum computers are not universally applicable or intended to replace traditional high-performance computing (HPC).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The film was universally praised out of Cannes and subsequently scooped up by Neon, which is now releasing it theatrically in a limited capacity starting November 26.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Sacks isn’t universally beloved in Silicon Valley.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Breakups are not universally applicable.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In an era marked by epidemics of loneliness and political distrust, sports fandom is one simple and universally accessible medicine.
—Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
With that said, no jeans style quite compares to the wide-leg, which stylists say is one of the most universally flattering — and on-trend — for any body type and any age.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
The scoop neckline and midi length are universally flattering, and the fabric is soft and breathable enough for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, quantum computers are not universally applicable or intended to replace traditional high-performance computing (HPC).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The film was universally praised out of Cannes and subsequently scooped up by Neon, which is now releasing it theatrically in a limited capacity starting November 26.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
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Approximately 50% of people infected with Ebola die of the extensive hemorrhaging the disease causes, although that figure varies widely depending on the strain and the available medical care.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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As widely documented, American universities serve as the strongest engines for research, innovation, and economic growth.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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That instinct proved to be a good one, as the first Deadpool film earned over $780 million globally and spawned two additional sequels, 2018's Deadpool 2 (which earned $785 million worldwide) and 2014's Deadpool & Wolverine, which nearly doubled both films' hauls in terms of global ticket sales.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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As the film prepares for its world premiere, the team hopes audiences globally will find their own interpretation of this search for the sky.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, the driver of PSR’s fame is club activity.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then, Molly Odintz joins Drew to chat with Max Booth III about Ghoulish Books in San Antonio getting harassed by MAGA types for a saucy chalkboard and, more broadly, about the state of horror in these horrifying times.—
The Lit Hub Podcast,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The best things to clean linoleum with are generally dish soap, water and vinegar, or a steam cleaner.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Our tester found that the technology along with the small grain size made the litter generally easier to scoop than others she’s tried.—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Miguel Castro Freitas for Mugler Appointed after Casey Cadwallader’s near eight years with the brand, Castro Freitas has worked extensively designing for Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin, as well as serving as the creative director for Dries Van Noten and Sportmax.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The battery plant is a joint venture between Hyundai and LG, which are both South Korean companies, and local media have reported extensively on concerns that the facility was being built and staffed by people working illegally.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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