Synonyms of widely

widely

adverb

as in universally

across a large area, group, or range

Originally invented in the United States, baseball is now a widely played sport around the world.

Related Words

• universally
• broadly
• extensively
• generally
• globally
• comprehensively
• thoroughly
• completely
• totally
• roundly
• sweepingly
• encyclopedically
• through and through

Dissimilar Words

• narrowly
• marginally
• randomly
• haphazardly
• hit-or-miss
• desultorily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of widely

Kao is widely regarded within Indian intelligence circles as a formative figure in the country’s espionage apparatus, with successive R&AW chiefs having credited his strategic approach. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

The pool covers events that are widely open to the press and is in more limited spaces like awaiting the president underneath the wing of Air Force One and travelling with him aboard the plane. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Obayashi pointed out that the EGPD policy on spit hoods requires monitoring — language that is also widely adopted by departments across the state. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

It has been widely expected that the Dolphins will move on from Jackson after this season and move Proctor to right tackle in 2027. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026