universally
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of universally
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; universal, -ly
Example Sentences
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Their return had not been universally welcomed, as it threatened to shake up the established ice dance order.
From Barron's
Yet the flashback sequences to Vito Corleone’s arrival in America give it resonance for a country built on immigration, and the film is now almost universally considered the best of the three.
Either way, sandwiches hit that rare sweet spot: filling but unfussy, communal without being precious, and universally understood.
From Salon
“Forgive me. I forget, sometimes, that urchin talk isn’t universally fascinating.”
From Literature
It’s a small detail, but it makes the gesture feel more universally welcoming.
From Salon
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