universally

Definition of universallynext

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Recent Examples of universally But the fact that this super team from LA added another not-so-secret weapon in its bid for a three-peat was not universally applauded by baseball fans. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 For Stearns, trades that were well regarded at last year’s deadline almost universally flopped, as did January’s acquisition of Freddy Peralta. Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Fan reaction on social media has been near-universally negative, noting the stark contrast between the new hue and the traditional violet floor. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 The article highlights the immense challenge of monitoring and universally regulating AI's speed, likening it to nuclear agreements needing verification. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 His work merges natural forms, found materials, scientific experimentation, and movement into an artistic language that is both personal and universally resonant. News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026 The event saw record crowds and viewing numbers and visitors near-universally praised the venues and cities that hosted more than 100 matches over more than a month. CBS News, 31 July 2026 In the kitchen, however, Messer explains that bell peppers are almost universally treated as vegetables because of their savory flavor and the way they're used in countless savory dishes. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026 His opening of the eligibility floodgates by signing NBA G-League player Charles Bediako was nearly universally panned by basketball fans all over the country. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
Adverb
  • Marijuana was once widely embedded in the country's culture and religion.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Legal challenges to the removal of the cap are widely expected.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • After 9/11, efforts were misdirected, while China methodically copied the US playbook, investing heavily in scholarships and exchanges globally.
    James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In the space of 18 months, China has gone from lagging far behind the US to hosting multiple AI models that are nipping at the heels of Silicon Valley’s champions and gaining major traction among users globally.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Analysts said the better-than-expected quarter benefited from rebate adjustments and other temporary factors, obesity drug sales were broadly in line with expectations, and oral Wegovy slightly missed forecasts.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That scarcity mindset extends well beyond the romance, as the film’s various supporting characters broadly accept corporate manipulation and government overreach as unavoidable conditions of life.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Measles is highly contagious, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective, and protection generally lasts for life.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The 26-year-old suspect was identified only as a foreign national who has been granted legal asylum, in line with Greece’s strict data protection laws, which generally prohibit authorities from naming criminal suspects without their consent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Expectations regarding fragrances have changed extensively, too.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The shots were extensively tested for safety before they were authorized for emergency use, with the FDA requiring at least two months of follow-up safety data after vaccinating trial participants.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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