1
as in commonplace
often observed or encountered
by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one
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as in universal
present in all places and at all times
was weary of the ubiquitous noise of the big city and longed for the quiet of the country
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Recent Examples of ubiquitous
Such appropriation was ubiquitous.
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Nearly two decades later, blockchains and cryptocurrency have become a ubiquitous feature of our lives, if of still doubtful real value.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Calbee's popular snacks are available in Japan's ubiquitous convenience stores and shipped to the United States, China and Australia.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Red shoes have been ubiquitous on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways for good reason.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 9 May 2026
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Nearly two decades later, blockchains and cryptocurrency have become a ubiquitous feature of our lives, if of still doubtful real value.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Calbee's popular snacks are available in Japan's ubiquitous convenience stores and shipped to the United States, China and Australia.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Red shoes have been ubiquitous on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways for good reason.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
Adjective
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Over the past few years, Target has slipped from being a retail shining star to something far more commonplace.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There’s something disturbing about watching these already commonplace delusions about ChatGPT — Your particular version has a soul!—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Secrets exist in almost every relationship, and the fear of what may be hidden beneath the surface is universal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Platner has not shied away from making that point, but he's also approached the issue through an affordability lens, calling for universal healthcare and childcare.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The Cavs, who were bounced in five games out of the second round last year, were 15-14 in late December and battling their usual mix of injuries.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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General Daily Insight for May 17, 2026 Fresh thinking moves faster than our usual filters today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The policy meant the top biological female finishers were designated co-champions, leading to widespread images of Hernandez sharing the top step of the medal podium with female athletes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Less than 15 years ago, every top professional sports league opposed widespread legalization of sports betting.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As the adrenaline levels rose on Monday and Tuesday, and the familiar choreography of another British political crisis began to play out—ministerial resignations, spiky statements on X—the collateral damage that Starmer had warned against started to encroach, once again, upon the scene.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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On the other, President Trump an almost omnipresent figure in the news agenda and disruptor of global politics.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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These ideas have thrived through generations of cranks and propagandists and are now omnipresent.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its inclusion in the ODIN fleet shows the Navy’s interest in integrating anti-drone capabilities into frontline destroyers operating in areas where unmanned systems are becoming increasingly common.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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These types of donations are a common tactic for fraudsters to build up the trust of their investors, experts told the Sentinel.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Everything is more expensive because of an endless war and reckless tariffs.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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