ubiquitous

adjective

yü-ˈbi-kwə-təs How to pronounce ubiquitous (audio)
Definition of ubiquitousnext
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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2
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 High-quality analog to digital signal conversion is becoming ubiquitous, but scalable. — Eddie Sinnott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved national team's games are ubiquitous. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 In the past year, marketing for Freedom 250, the group organizing events for the semiquincentennial, has covered the city, becoming nearly as ubiquitous as the ads for the defense-technology company Anduril. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Already this year, the elusive-yet-ubiquitous producer is credited on Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE’s POMPEII // UTILITY, a song with Compton’s $amaad, and an ambient instrumental tape. — Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ubiquitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
  1. commonplace
  2. universal
  3. usual
  4. widespread
  5. familiar
  6. omnipresent
  7. common
  8. endless
Adjective
  • Using ChatGPT, Gemini, and other artificial intelligence platforms to make everyday decisions has become commonplace.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • When spreadsheets became commonplace, companies did not hire fewer finance professionals.
    — Jeremy Fain, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of commonplace
Adjective
  • While water bottle preferences are deeply personal, packing one is a universal essential.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Advocates have also credited her work as helping build momentum for Minnesota’s universal school meals program, signed into law in 2023.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Finally, a birthday that really deserves all the usual fireworks.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of usual
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  • It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Polis decided to commute Peters' sentence last month, drawing widespread criticism from Colorado Democrats, including both Weiser and Bennet.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of widespread
Adjective
  • Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • The brand’s attention to detail is omnipresent throughout its collection.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • This version of Siri—conversational, omnipresent, actually helpful—has been long delayed.
    — Reece Rogers, Wired News, 20 June 2026
Definition of omnipresent
Adjective
  • Room-service delivery robots are already common in hotels across many large Chinese cities.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • Asteroids are notoriously difficult to spot from Earth against the endless darkness of space.
    — Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • In the early Seventies, demand for gauzy evocations of the past was nearly endless.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of endless

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