Ubiquitous
You notice it when you try to escape something that is still on every screen, shelf, and street corner, and you need a single adjective for that saturation.
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Present, appearing, or found everywhere; omnipresent.
Memory trick
Think "YOU-BE-QUIT-US" = "You be everywhere, quit us (you can't escape it)." Ubiquitous things are everywhere you go.
Examples
In that airport, the scent of cinnamon pretzels is as ubiquitous as the PA announcements.
QR codes became ubiquitous overnight, stuck on tables, posters, even the museum’s bronze plaques.
His hot takes were ubiquitous on my timeline until I muted the keyword and remembered peace.
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Etymology
From Latin ubique "everywhere," from ubi "where" + -que "and."
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe technology, trends, or phenomena that are found everywhere in contemporary life.
Real-life contexts
Use for modern phenomena: "Streaming services are ubiquitous now."
Great for tech discussions: "Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous in cities."
Works in formal writing: "The ubiquitous nature of advertising affects consumer behavior."
Common Mistakes
The pronunciation can be tricky, remember it's "you-BIK-wi-tus," not "oo-bi-QUIT-us."
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Part of Speech
adjective
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