universally
by everyone; without exception
By all people, or almost all people, with no important exceptions.
[something] is universally [praised/accepted/condemned]
- The new safety rules were universally praised by workers and managers alike.
- The film is universally regarded as a classic of modern cinema.
- Racism is almost universally condemned in public discussion today.
- Her talent was universally recognized within the industry.
- The decision was not universally welcomed by the local community.
- The book is universally loved by children.
- Smoking in offices is now almost universally banned.
- The singer is universally famous in her country.
- This law is not universally accepted.
- Honesty is a value that is almost universally respected.
everywhere; in all places
In all places, or in almost all places and cultures.
[something] is universally [available/popular/accessible]
- Smartphones are now almost universally available, even in remote regions.
- Soccer is universally popular and played in nearly every country.
- The internet has made certain songs universally recognizable across cultures.
- Clean drinking water is still not universally accessible.
- The company aims to make its services universally available by 2030.
- This drink is universally popular in Europe and Asia.
- Seat belts are now almost universally used in cars.
- The symbol is universally understood in many countries.
- Electricity is not yet universally available in rural areas.
- The show became universally known after it was put online.
in every case; without exception
In all cases or situations, with no exceptions.
[a rule/principle] applies universally
- The theory does not apply universally and fails in extreme conditions.
- This principle is almost universally valid across different legal systems.
- No rule holds universally; there are always exceptions.
- The findings cannot be universally generalized to all age groups.
- The statement is true locally but not universally.
- This rule does not work universally.
- The law does not apply universally to every situation.
- The idea cannot be used universally in all cultures.
- The formula is not universally correct.
- This method is good, but it does not help universally.
- Base: universally
- Plural: universallies
almost universally
1by nearly everyone; in nearly all cases
By nearly everyone, or in nearly all places or cases, but with a few exceptions.
- The proposal was almost universally supported by the committee.
- This view is almost universally held among experts.
- The policy was almost universally welcomed, with only a few critics.
apply universally
1be valid in every case
To be true or useful in every case or situation, with no exceptions.
- This rule does not apply universally; there are important exceptions.
- The findings cannot be assumed to apply universally to all cultures.
- The formula applies universally only under ideal conditions.
universally accepted
1accepted by everyone or almost everyone
Accepted by all people, or almost all people, with no serious disagreement.
- It is universally accepted that regular exercise benefits health.
- The constitution is not universally accepted as legitimate by all groups.
- This theory was once universally accepted but is now questioned.
universally acclaimed
1praised by everyone or almost everyone
Praised and liked by almost everyone who sees or knows it.
- The film was universally acclaimed by critics.
- Her performance in the play was universally acclaimed.
- The new product was not universally acclaimed, but it sold well.
universally acknowledged
1openly accepted as true by all
Openly accepted as true by almost everyone.
- It is a universally acknowledged fact that education can reduce poverty.
- The book’s influence is universally acknowledged by scholars.
- His leadership skills are universally acknowledged within the company.
universally popular
1liked by almost everyone
Liked by almost all people, often in many places or cultures.
- The new app became universally popular within months of its launch.
- Ice cream is almost universally popular among children.
- The singer’s latest song is not universally popular, but it has many fans.
universally recognized
1known and accepted by everyone
Known and accepted by all people, or almost all people.
- She is universally recognized as one of the greatest writers of her generation.
- The logo is universally recognized, even by children.
- Climate change is now universally recognized as a serious problem.