universally

adverb

Definition of universallynext
as in widely

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Recent Examples of universally Across societies, women have universally done more direct parenting, and men have participated more frequently in community-level decision-making. — Christopher Von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026 But, as Zirin observes, Zinn’s version of the American story was far from universally acclaimed. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026 Northwell Health in New York began universally reporting BAC findings on mammograms in early 2024, before any state required it. — Ava Tsapatsaris, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026 Our taste testers universally agreed this was the most party-ready jar of the bunch. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2026 Some argue that fertility care is simply basic healthcare and should be universally accessible. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 As information becomes universally accessible and routine knowledge work becomes increasingly automated, the ability to retrieve facts will matter less than the ability to interpret, synthesize and apply knowledge in context. — Mo Husain, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Beneath all the chrome, retro detailing, and Corvette nostalgia is still a Mazda MX-5, one of the most universally loved little roadsters of the modern era. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Frank Dillane plays Willoughby, Marianne’s love interest, with such commitment that the actor was surprised to learn his character is universally acknowledged to be a scoundrel. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
  1. widely
  2. globally
  3. broadly
  4. generally
  5. extensively
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  • Alternative fuels are developing quickly, but their availability and economics still vary widely between ports.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Both were under the age of 40 and were widely known as boatmen who occasionally worked for drug traffickers.
    — Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • Vestas, which also features on Fortune’s Change the World list, has built the most turbines of any company globally.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But Nahome became globally unignorable in 2026 after linking up with one of the biggest breakout stars in recent years, Olivia Dean.
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of globally
Adverb
  • Although insider trading generally can have a correlation with future returns in the market broadly, Seyhun says banks are among the weakest areas for that kind of prediction.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Henkel is broadly known as a global industrial products and consumer goods company with offerings such as laundry detergent, industrial products, adhesives, sealants, and haircare.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadly
Adverb
  • Auditors reported there was no explicit language in the Controller Office’s telework policy that required employees generally conduct telework from California.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The ⁠Paris police said the clashes there had come about when some 300 people attempted to face off against security forces, adding that the protest was generally unfolding well elsewhere.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of generally
Adverb
  • Three Albums on the Horizon Cooper also writes extensively about the original Alice Cooper band, which formed during 1964 as the Earwigs and before splitting up in 1975, in the wake of the Muscle of Love album.
    — Gary Graff, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Since its release, the band has performed on Saturday Night Live and toured extensively.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensively

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

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