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Recent Examples of universally
Uber-talented yet, at some point, nearly universally loathed.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
For all of that gross amount of money spent it should be universally positively recognized.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
If McCoy had not sustained a torn ACL during offseason training last January and missed the entire 2025 season he would probably be universally viewed as a top-10 selection based on his 2024 film.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Before the first-gen Moto G launched in 2013, phones that cost $200 were universally terrible.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
There is something universally illuminating in this intimate specificity.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The Boundary Waters are universally beloved by Minnesotans, vitally important as ancestral lands to our tribal communities and are irreplaceable.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
At least that’s according to interviews here with several Illini and Huskies players, who universally concurred that the media versions of Underwood and Hurley are not really an accurate portrayal of their personalities.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Exit rows are popular for legroom and turbulence control, while aisle seats near the galley or lavatory were universally avoided.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
For all of that gross amount of money spent it should be universally positively recognized.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
If McCoy had not sustained a torn ACL during offseason training last January and missed the entire 2025 season he would probably be universally viewed as a top-10 selection based on his 2024 film.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Before the first-gen Moto G launched in 2013, phones that cost $200 were universally terrible.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
There is something universally illuminating in this intimate specificity.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The Boundary Waters are universally beloved by Minnesotans, vitally important as ancestral lands to our tribal communities and are irreplaceable.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
At least that’s according to interviews here with several Illini and Huskies players, who universally concurred that the media versions of Underwood and Hurley are not really an accurate portrayal of their personalities.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Exit rows are popular for legroom and turbulence control, while aisle seats near the galley or lavatory were universally avoided.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
Adverb
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Supporters argue the change would simplify travel and reduce confusion for passengers, as baggage policies vary widely between airlines, with some travelers welcoming the idea of standardized rules.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Basic components for nuclear battery The construction process of the nuclear battery is simple and uses widely available parts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The repression has extended to members of the press, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, a nonprofit that tracks media repression globally.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with CNBC in January, Bloisi said big mergers are required to compete globally but Europe’s approach had been to prevent consolidation.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This pattern isn’t unique to bats, the authors suggested, and likely applies to biodiversity loss and its impacts on agriculture broadly.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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While the health-care sector broadly continues to search for direction, drug stocks have been the clear leaders — and Merck stands out as one of the strongest performers in the group.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The elders here are generally all of a piece—stoic, patient, dressed as simply and modestly as possible.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cameras are generally prohibited in federal courts.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Jim Cusson, president of the retail branding agency Theory House that works extensively in the grocery space, said that Starbucks’ adding protein to its lattes should’ve signaled the peak of the protein craze.—
Rich Bellis,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Treasury bills were first used extensively during World War I, when they were considered an emergency source of federal revenue.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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