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

Availability: Stevia is more widely available in grocery stores and is often found in more products than monk fruit. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Aug. 2025

The 12 short films featured in the festival range widely in terms of release date and availability: some were created 40 years ago, while others are recent films fresh from Sundance that have yet to find theatrical distribution. —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025

Brother Guy, as he is widely known, never suggests that science might offer a means to prove the existence of God, or even to indicate a high probability of His existence. —Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 28 July 2025

It is widely regarded as one of the island's top fine dining destinations thanks to its exceptional food, attentive service and stunning oceanfront setting. —Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025