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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of widely

That timeframe is widely regarded as the minimum period Russia would need to rearm after fighting a bloody and long campaign in Ukraine. —Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 8 June 2025

Garcia criticized Miller, widely considered the architect of Trump’s immigration agenda. —Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025

Just a couple of hours with this remaster will prove why Metroid Prime is widely regarded as one of the best games of all time. —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 June 2025

Her departure after nine years at the helm opens the door for the brand’s next chapter under Jonathan Anderson, who was named as Dior’s menswear designer in April and is widely expected to take over the women’s division as well. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025