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Recent Examples of universally
Laila explains that each individual’s journey is different, which makes prescriptive advice difficult to apply universally.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The list of potential uses has changed over time, and Google never rolled the models out universally.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
This visionary work captures a yearning for liberation through a sensory-rich experience that is both local and universally poetic.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
That’s probably why Spanx is universally loved by shoppers, editors, and even a few celebrities, including Oprah.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Antony Starr has been universally lauded for his portrayal of the mercurial Homelander.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
These assessments exist, but they are not universally required or resourced.
—Earl Smith, Time, 5 May 2026
None of the five decisions last week was universally praised, and the two handball incidents showed how UEFA’s view differs to many coaches, players and fans.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Known for her universally flattering lip liner trick, Park channeled that aesthetic tonight in a romantic, undone way.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The list of potential uses has changed over time, and Google never rolled the models out universally.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
This visionary work captures a yearning for liberation through a sensory-rich experience that is both local and universally poetic.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
That’s probably why Spanx is universally loved by shoppers, editors, and even a few celebrities, including Oprah.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Antony Starr has been universally lauded for his portrayal of the mercurial Homelander.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
These assessments exist, but they are not universally required or resourced.
—Earl Smith, Time, 5 May 2026
None of the five decisions last week was universally praised, and the two handball incidents showed how UEFA’s view differs to many coaches, players and fans.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Known for her universally flattering lip liner trick, Park channeled that aesthetic tonight in a romantic, undone way.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
Adverb
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Rideshare services are also widely available and make drop-offs simple during busy days.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Against that backdrop, the Federal Reserve meets on Tuesday; the central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates steady.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Cases are now reported across multiple countries after passengers disembarked in Africa and Europe, prompting health officials to trace contacts globally.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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But beneath the weight of la crisis, Garbán and peers such as DJ Babatr and Arca are flourishing globally.—
Marcos Sanoja,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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When a bill to pour billions into financing Israel’s military came across Congressman Kweisi Mfume’s desk, Israel’s military offensive in Gaza had claimed a death toll of over 70,000 people, as reported by local health authorities and acknowledged as broadly accurate by the Israeli military.—
Mark Conway,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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By 1987, he was broadly respected across the legal community and was elected president of the San Diego County Bar Association.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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The adult wasps die during the year and larvae generally pupate and emerge the following year.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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But Tom Peter, the mastermind behind the Lismore, Australia five-piece, is restless enough to have churned out three full-length records in just over a year, generally adopting the stance that demos and final takes are one in the same.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The rise comes as Argentine authorities race to trace the footsteps of a couple who traveled extensively in the country and later died amid an outbreak of the virus on the cruise ship MV Hondius.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The show was extensively revised during a workshop period at the O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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