wall-to-wall

adjective

ˈwȯl-tə-ˈwȯl How to pronounce wall-to-wall (audio)
Definition of wall-to-wallnext
as in ubiquitous
present in all places and at all times television programming feels as if there are wall-to-wall sitcoms these days

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Recent Examples of wall-to-wall The most expensive $224 dates fall on the most popular days of the year with the longest hours and wall-to-wall nighttime entertainment. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 July 2026 One of the more madcap titles on this list, A Town Called Panic, from Belgian directors Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar, is wall-to-wall sight gags and surrealist moments. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 That probably was evident from the wall-to-wall FIFA imagery at Kansas City International Airport, which by all indications is dressed up for the World Cup unlike any others in the United States. — Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wall-to-wall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall-to-wall
  1. ubiquitous
  2. universal
  3. endless
  4. unlimited
  5. widespread
Adjective
  • This strategy allows DeMellier to be desirable without being ubiquitous.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Flock has been facing mounting pushback from citizens across the political spectrum over privacy, along with instances of vandalism and protest by those who oppose how ubiquitous the cameras have become across the United States.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ubiquitous
Adjective
  • Much like the universal right to access fresh—and delicious—food.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The specs reflected that, with the aforementioned A18 Pro and a universal 8GB of memory across the portfolio.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • Doomscrolling on an iPhone, firing endless questions at ChatGPT, or streaming a 4K film on Netflix on your laptop – behind these modern life conveniences lies a high-stakes contest between two Asian technology powers.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • When the bros hit the road on their seemingly endless Burning Up run, Magnus will be tagging along as opening act on select dates.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • The device seamlessly integrates major streaming apps, providing direct links to content and an unlimited cloud DVR.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, because Byron is a psycho with terrifying surveillance capabilities and unlimited resources, Hazel has an easier time getting free than staying free.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • The state alleges OpenAI's rapid success stems from deceit and exploitation, causing widespread harm to Floridians and subverting public order.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The better path is to recognize that the current strategy of widespread attacks and long operational pauses isn’t working, but that surrendering to Iran’s demands isn’t an acceptable outcome.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of widespread

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