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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
But the almost universal joy unleashed by the departure of Mr. Assad, bringing an end to 54 years of brutal family dictatorship, is overwhelming.
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Generalizations about Amish health create harmful misinformation, stereotypes Most of the claims in the social media post are easily disproven by publicly available research, and all are based on the inaccurate idea that certain practices are universal across all Amish communities.
—Nate Trela, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has captioning quality standards and best practices but no universal accuracy metrics.
—Toby Wong, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
And abstraction creates this very universal language.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Generalizations about Amish health create harmful misinformation, stereotypes Most of the claims in the social media post are easily disproven by publicly available research, and all are based on the inaccurate idea that certain practices are universal across all Amish communities.
—Nate Trela, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has captioning quality standards and best practices but no universal accuracy metrics.
—Toby Wong, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
And abstraction creates this very universal language.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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McAdoo is a player who has some pop in his bat and versatile in the field.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The versatile forward signed for Brighton from Club Libertad in 2022.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This phenomenon suggests that many chief executives are benefiting from general market momentum rather than their own strategic decisions or leadership skills.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Proposition 35 backers say state lawmakers could still choose to increase funding for the facilities by allocating money from the state general fund, where some of the tax revenue is going.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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For centuries, the bald eagle has been a ubiquitous symbol for the country, almost as recognizable as the American flag.Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The car’s new engine was based on Chevy’s ubiquitous 327-cubic-inch small-block V-8, though reduced in the Z/28 to a 302-cubic-inch displacement.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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CaaS is transforming industries with offerings like business fleet cards and eco-friendly payments to adaptable solutions for the gig economy.Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Highly adaptable (5.5 to 8.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10 This southeast native is a prolific bloomer, producing vibrant canary-yellow flowers as early as January (depending on location) and continuing through May.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The second half morphs into a fairly generic action set piece, crescendoing to a bitterly underwhelming climax and a conclusion that offers no kind of closure.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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The love and skin advice are generic because countless writers online have given advice exactly like that.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
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Thirty extra-large windows and a skylight give passengers a panoramic view.Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Best of all, this show-stopping pool and its adjacent sundeck offer magnificent panoramic views.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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And most fatally, a military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, derailed reform entirely, leading to widespread and ongoing internal violence and humanitarian crisis.Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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