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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a universal wrench
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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
mankind's universal need for affection
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was universal: he was an artist, an architect, an engineer, and a scientist, among other things
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as in ubiquitous
present in all places and at all times
after the home team won the national championship, throughout the city a sense of pride was as universal as the air
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Recent Examples of universal
There is almost universal agreement on a diagnosis of the party’s problem with the working class.
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Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Global travel is effortless with its universal voltage support (100V-240V) and included adapters for EU, UK, and AU outlets.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
Despite the subtropical trappings, his stasis has a fundamental ordinariness, and that turns his trouble in paradise into a more universal call to stop sleepwalking through life.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
His tracks are imbued with raw emotions of universal dimensions, explaining his global success.
—Billboard France, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
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Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Global travel is effortless with its universal voltage support (100V-240V) and included adapters for EU, UK, and AU outlets.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
Despite the subtropical trappings, his stasis has a fundamental ordinariness, and that turns his trouble in paradise into a more universal call to stop sleepwalking through life.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
His tracks are imbued with raw emotions of universal dimensions, explaining his global success.
—Billboard France, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
Adjective
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Nine West Renold Loafers Loafers have made the rounds in Hollywood recently; the versatile style has popped up in looks from Demi Moore, Helen Mirren, and Taylor Swift, to name a few.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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His versatile career cemented his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Gutekunst, now in his eighth season as the Packers’ general manager, has had significant salary cap space twice in his first seven years.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The leaders of the franchise — club owner Clark Hunt, coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach — will once again have to make difficult decisions to sustain the team’s success.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits will help attract and retain talent.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For a more comprehensive camouflage, a dye will seal the deal.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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The ultra-popular rock band Imagine Dragons might be among the most ubiquitous pop groups on the entire planet, and now their melodic art is headed off-planet to the moon for a first-ever musical broadcast back to Earth as part of the upcoming Intuitive Machines IM-2 moon lander mission.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The 25-year-old has been a welcome and ubiquitous presence for a certain kind of music fan for the past few years.—
Michael Tedder,
SPIN,
18 Feb. 2025
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White floral notes are endlessly adaptable, but perfumer Cécile Matton went the warm route by adding cashmeran, sandalwood, and Madagascan vanilla at the base.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nearly every restaurant relied on these adaptable sources of light—especially for use in DIY dining sheds where electrical wiring was a no-no.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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While some transitions still use generic one-liner jingles, the addition of real pop and R&B love songs in the episodes is something the franchise has never done before — and hard to ignore while watching.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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There are your generic choices (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coffee, banana, peanut butter, etc).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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Amenities include the Secret Garden Spa, known for its holistic treatments, and the Koh Thai Kitchen & Bar, which offers authentic Thai cuisine with panoramic ocean views.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The resort has 12 ridge-top suites providing a panoramic view of the Atlantic, 12 beachfront villas and 11 private secluded villas on the resort grounds.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Now, the website explains that widespread access will end in March.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Beijing is unlikely to significantly boost stimulus until the second half of the year, when societal unhappiness with the economic slowdown likely becomes more widespread, Xing said.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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