ubiquity
Americannoun
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the state or capacity of being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresence.
the ubiquity of magical beliefs.
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(initial capital letter) the omnipresence of God or Christ.
Etymology
Origin of ubiquity
1570–80; < New Latin ubiquitās, equivalent to Latin ubīqu ( e ) everywhere + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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Every producer wants to achieve ubiquity, and Murphy is one of the few that’s done it.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
Told largely through footage filmed by the hundreds of terrified villagers who gathered below, the film showcases how the ubiquity of the cellphone and connections to social media affect the way that events unfold.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
But with perfected blandness and prompt feedback nearing total ubiquity, quirky may soon become the most valuable currency on the market.
From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026
Despite its ubiquity in our machines and in the news, artificial intelligence remains both a mystery and a source of deep anxiety across occupations and generations.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
Two pieces from the era in question - one from 1762 and the other from 1808 - demonstrate the ubiquity of the I, IV and V chords.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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