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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
Barbato believes that builders in Southern California and other fire-prone places should return to an ancient construction material that is plentiful, ubiquitous, indestructible, harmless to harvest, and easy to use: dirt.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 17 Jan. 2025
The ubiquitous images have also fueled painful memories for those who have lived through similar disasters — a group whose numbers have increased as wildfires have grown more frequent in California, Silver said.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
If tech evangelists are right, the technology will become ubiquitous — and profitable.
—Darius Tahir | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Contemporary Style From coast to coast, over the last decade, contemporary styles have become ubiquitous in architectural and interior design.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 17 Jan. 2025
The ubiquitous images have also fueled painful memories for those who have lived through similar disasters — a group whose numbers have increased as wildfires have grown more frequent in California, Silver said.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
If tech evangelists are right, the technology will become ubiquitous — and profitable.
—Darius Tahir | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Contemporary Style From coast to coast, over the last decade, contemporary styles have become ubiquitous in architectural and interior design.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
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This might seem commonplace now—Wanda Sykes and Drew Barrymore have both done this—but in the 1990s, this was unusual, so Alex tries to pass it off as a heart attack.—
Jennifer Vineyard,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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These events, while commonplace, are often referred to as planetary alignments.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Also deeply familiar is the tabloid hysteria, which has since become our universal ALL-CAPS way of communicating.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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Behind all this symbolism are universal sentiments: peace, goodwill, and may your tummy never go empty.—
Natalie Keng,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Lately, 17-year-old Chewie's health has been deteriorating, which Ripa has been heartbreakingly honest about on the morning show, but on Tuesday, the dog seemed her usual perky self, Ripa said.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Chappell Roan This year’s category is, as usual, stacked with some questionable math on the definition of a new artist.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences Are Dental X-Rays Safe? Finance experts have been warning that widespread new levies would have serious consequences, including accelerating inflation and crimping economic growth.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The series, produced by Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television, has received widespread acclaim for its heartfelt humor and sharp social commentary.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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The sense of disharmony is immediate: a familiar scene of youth and learning is grimly debased into one of peril.—
Kyle Chayka,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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And after one stop in Baltimore, that tour returns to its familiar home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The ideal worker norm, defining the most desirable worker as someone fully committed to and always available for work, is still omnipresent in the U.S.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Predictions of a downturn, once omnipresent, were mostly absent from the year-ahead forecasts that major financial firms typically send around to clients over the holidays.—
Talmon Joseph Smith,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Fever, feeling feverish or chills; cough; sore throat; runny or stuffy nose; muscle or body aches, or fatigue or tiredness; headache; vomiting or diarrhea, which is more common among children.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even off-axis performance appears strong so far, a common challenge for traditional LED TVs.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Read: The new age of endless parenting Perhaps most important, measuring isolation isn’t a good way to track loneliness.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Yet most academy members would likely not want classic rock perpetually refashioned with AI for an endless nostalgia ouroboros.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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