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 Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Rassvet had been in the works for years, but the timing of the first Rassvet launch the following month offered Russian military commanders hope of soon regaining access to ubiquitous satellite broadband through a domestic network. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 The flavor has become nearly ubiquitous in the fall over the past two decades, particularly since Starbucks introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003. — James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The ensemble was simple, and offered a comfy, casual iteration on the ubiquitous quiet luxury aesthetic. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 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
  • The vehicle will have regenerative braking that is commonplace on most fully electric cars.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Plante was the first goalie to wear a mask regularly and was one of the first to play the puck outside the crease in a practice that is now commonplace.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of commonplace
Adjective
  • However, the reaction on Capitol Hill — where Coupang has mounted an extensive lobbying effort — has not been universal outrage.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Many people discovering Yiddish today – and its universal reach – find it through klezmer, the traditional folk music of Jews in Eastern Europe.
    — Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • The trio of hurricanes represents a level of elevated activity consistent with El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-usual sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Osaka, who was asked about the situation after her second-round win on Thursday, was her usual thoughtful self in response.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • Given the then-widespread assumption that the Greek and Roman past was superior to the present in all aspects of life (except perhaps religion), Renaissance scholars and creators strove to imitate classical antiquity.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Washington recently took a stake in a firm — run by a former Venezuelan government contractor who faces widespread corruption accusations — in an effort to tap the world’s largest oil reserves and tame fuel prices at home.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of widespread
Adjective
  • The point is to make the brand’s Parisian identity travel throughout its 56 markets without turning it into a collection of familiar cues and clichés.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the campaign video, Kelce arrives at New York’s iconic The Plaza Hotel and greets a few familiar A-list faces before heading to his room to relax with an adorable, fluffy white dog.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Since Chamberlain’s death in 2011, his work has been seemingly omnipresent across institutions.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Now in 2026, those omnipresent slabs of plastic are just the tip of the iceberg.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of omnipresent
Adjective
  • Some common laser problems can already be corrected automatically.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Power outlet placement is a common sticking point for electric versions.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • The objective is not more thinking, longer timelines or endless analysis.
    — Mustafa Shreet, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Then there’s the endless rotation of celebrities playing themselves.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of endless

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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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