universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsa-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being universal
2
: universal comprehensiveness in range
Examples of universality in a Sentence
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The tragedy of this novel about the universality of longing is that, even 25 years on, Eilis, however decisive, is still not in control of her own life.
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Heller McAlpin, NPR, 7 May 2024
Colas told me that the intention was to remind people of Griner’s universality, despite the unusual circumstances.
—J Wortham January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 2 May 2024
But the universality of her lyrics is not the only factor driving Taylor Swift’s mega stardom.
—TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
The cross-racial casting of couples nicely underscores the universality of the romance and the ease of imaginative leaps in musical theater.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
There’s a difference, though, between art that achieves a sublime universality and a product that is created to be benignly universal.
—Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
Bekah and Brunstetter said the creative team, including directors Michael Greif and Schele Williams, made that choice to underscore the universality of the tale.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024
The strength of Buzan’s approach is its universality, weaving the complex evolution of modern society into a single story.
—Barry Buzan, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
This column remains dedicated to tales told with fizz and real feeling; to illustrations of the highest excellence; to children’s books that, whatever their specific themes or settings or characters, have a strong quality of universality.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023
Heller McAlpin, NPR, 7 May 2024
Colas told me that the intention was to remind people of Griner’s universality, despite the unusual circumstances.
—J Wortham January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 2 May 2024
But the universality of her lyrics is not the only factor driving Taylor Swift’s mega stardom.
—TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
The cross-racial casting of couples nicely underscores the universality of the romance and the ease of imaginative leaps in musical theater.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
There’s a difference, though, between art that achieves a sublime universality and a product that is created to be benignly universal.
—Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
Bekah and Brunstetter said the creative team, including directors Michael Greif and Schele Williams, made that choice to underscore the universality of the tale.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024
The strength of Buzan’s approach is its universality, weaving the complex evolution of modern society into a single story.
—Barry Buzan, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
This column remains dedicated to tales told with fizz and real feeling; to illustrations of the highest excellence; to children’s books that, whatever their specific themes or settings or characters, have a strong quality of universality.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023
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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being universal (as in range, occurrence, or appeal)
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