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Recent Examples of universally
And in 2025, to celebrate the Air Max 95’s 30th anniversary, Nike went all-in with a true-to-OG Big Bubble redesign, which has been universally praised by industry insiders and consumers alike.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The quadruple Axel is universally regarded as the toughest of the six quad jumps in figure skating.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
According to Anne Brady, a professor of kinesiology at University of North Carolina Greensboro, there’s no clear evidence that evening or morning workouts are universally better for long-term health.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Realmuto’s view is not universally shared.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a universally flattering haircut that works on all hair types and textures.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
What Christians universally believe in, however, is the power of prayer, turning to it not only for moral clarity but when feeling helpless, hurt, bitter or vengeful.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
However, such a storied brand as Clinique even knows a universally flattering shade can still have its dissenters.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Few foods are as universally loved as peanut butter.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The quadruple Axel is universally regarded as the toughest of the six quad jumps in figure skating.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
According to Anne Brady, a professor of kinesiology at University of North Carolina Greensboro, there’s no clear evidence that evening or morning workouts are universally better for long-term health.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Realmuto’s view is not universally shared.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a universally flattering haircut that works on all hair types and textures.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
What Christians universally believe in, however, is the power of prayer, turning to it not only for moral clarity but when feeling helpless, hurt, bitter or vengeful.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
However, such a storied brand as Clinique even knows a universally flattering shade can still have its dissenters.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Few foods are as universally loved as peanut butter.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
Adverb
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But 2026 is widely seen as the year when work on their real-world applications, especially in industry, will take center stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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But former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey has been widely expected to enter the race by the March 5 deadline.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The whole energy industry globally is watching this project.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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It is made by Sid Gentle Films, part of BBC Studios, for the BBC and ZDF, in association with Fifth Season, which will distribute the series globally.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The coffee association says its surveys show coffee consumption is broadly holding steady despite price hikes.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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That flexibility extends to the independent sector more broadly.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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With billions in annual revenue at stake, the leaders of multinational corporations generally stood still.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Person, who first rose to national prominence as a leading MTV VJ between 1995 and 2011, worked extensively as a presenter in Brazilian television before dedicating herself to directing.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Sargis said his staff at the Wendella train for this extensively.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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