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Recent Examples of universally
This year’s recipients have created stories that are deeply personal yet universally resonant, exploring themes of identity, connection, and belonging with honesty and nuance.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The move is being universally celebrated by fans on X, claiming this move may have singlehandedly shifted the series back in Ottawa's favor.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
For families Happily, bringing my 14-month-old toddler as my plus one was universally seen as a good thing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Shapes such as a circle, square, or triangle are universally learned at a young age and are instantly recognizable across age groups, cultures, and literacy levels.
—Jay Gardiner, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Those of us of a certain age remember well the rare but universally acknowledged inflection points within our political discourse.
—Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
How universally flattering the shade is across skin tones and hair types.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Pardon me for asking, but in what private Idaho are the B-52s not a universally beloved pop phenomenon?
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
In today's world, the ideal of peace is universally cherished, across cultures and in many languages.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Apr. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The move is being universally celebrated by fans on X, claiming this move may have singlehandedly shifted the series back in Ottawa's favor.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
For families Happily, bringing my 14-month-old toddler as my plus one was universally seen as a good thing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Shapes such as a circle, square, or triangle are universally learned at a young age and are instantly recognizable across age groups, cultures, and literacy levels.
—Jay Gardiner, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Those of us of a certain age remember well the rare but universally acknowledged inflection points within our political discourse.
—Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
How universally flattering the shade is across skin tones and hair types.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Pardon me for asking, but in what private Idaho are the B-52s not a universally beloved pop phenomenon?
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
In today's world, the ideal of peace is universally cherished, across cultures and in many languages.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
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Rideshare services are also widely available and make drop-offs simple during busy days.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Against that backdrop, the Federal Reserve meets on Tuesday; the central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates steady.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company operates globally with studios in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal, Luxembourg, Hyderabad, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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The brand currently has more than 600 stores globally.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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An opposition party taking back control of the government would likely see the abandonment of a warming of relations with Israel and the West more broadly.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Conventional warfare, in which bombs are dropped, shipping channels are mined, and the Geneva Conventions apply more broadly, tends to be time-limited (even if the conflict endures for a long period of time).—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Sylvan Hills construction also reflects a new shift into real estate development for Habitat for Humanity, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year amid a growing crisis in affordable housing and a broadening political battle over affordability more generally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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What documentation to save Experts generally recommend keeping proof such as pharmacy receipts, bills from the doctor's office, HSA statements, and claims information of an explanation of benefits from your insurance provider.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Both depend extensively on two performers in a single location mulling the making of art.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Grennell also collaborated extensively with the late Heath Ledger across multiple projects, including The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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