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 Signs calling for their return are mostly gone, but reminders of those who were killed are ubiquitous in a country still reckoning with the trauma of that day. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The menu also offers the ubiquitous garlic knots with marinara. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 Does this feel like that kind of massive/ubiquitous year for Taylor, or does that stat feel surprising? — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Who knows how ubiquitous these modes of silence are for particular minorities? — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 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
  • In June, students spoke up at a district board meeting, claiming that racial slurs had become more commonplace on campus, the Independent reported.
    — Terry Castleman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The images on Lotería cards have typically featured commonplace objects and characters and have drawn on artistic influences including tarot cards, local cultures, and religion.
    — Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of commonplace
Adjective
  • In states without universal vote-by-mail programs, individuals must request absentee ballots ahead of time.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Anxious and Hairy, at once personal and universal, is a gift to curious minds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • The products were Park Hyatt’s usual—delicious-smelling La Labo toiletries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There’s deals on makeup, too, like the Ilia Limitless Mascara at 20% off for just $23 compared to its usual $30.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • The future looks bleak for many students Anxieties about the job market, homeownership and adulthood are widespread across the East Lansing campus, even among those who are not deeply involved in politics.
    — Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • However, widespread deployment still depends on compatible vehicles, chargers, communications systems, regulations, and business models.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of widespread
Adjective
  • The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • And even before Jay-Z became president of Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, at its peak, felt omnipresent.
    — Alex Gonzalez, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And with so much of modern innovation wrapped up in increasingly omnipresent AI tools, every employee is, potentially, an innovator.
    — Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of omnipresent
Adjective
  • Brower and Simone learned that pigeons were a common source of food for people thousands of years ago and used the sun, and probably the earth's magnetic field, for navigation.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Thirteen satellites and counting The latest launch also shows how a common spacecraft architecture can support a growing constellation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • The resort lends itself to rest and relaxation, but teenagers could certainly keep themselves busy with the endless activities on offer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers seemingly endless options to choose from, including some of our top picks below.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of endless

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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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