# ubiquitous

/juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ (US) · /juːbˈɪkwɪtəs/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ubiquitous
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. seeming to be everywhere

adjective · CEFR C1 · Academic · Formal

appearing or existing everywhere at the same time.

For teachers: existing or being everywhere at the same time; omnipresent. Often used to describe the pervasive nature of modern technology or global brands.

- Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in modern society, even in remote areas.
- The ubiquitous influence of social media has fundamentally altered the way political campaigns are conducted and perceived by the public.

Usage: Usually placed before a noun or after a linking verb like 'become' or 'be'.

Teaching tip: While the literal meaning is 'everywhere at once', it is most commonly used to describe things that are so common they are hard to avoid.

## Examples

- Mobile phones are now ubiquitous in modern society.
- The company's logo became ubiquitous after the massive advertising campaign, appearing on billboards, buses, and screens everywhere.
- Despite its ubiquitous presence in modern diets, refined sugar was once a rare luxury reserved for the wealthiest segments of society.

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