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omnipresent

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore O words

present everywhere at the same time

Word origin: From Latin omnis, all, and praesens, present.

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In a sentence

Omnipresent in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing omnipresent in a sentence.

In the modern city, the omnipresent hum of traffic never fully fades.

By the late twentieth century, advertising had become omnipresent, reaching audiences in transit, at home, and at work.

Synonyms
ubiquitouspervasiveuniversalall-pervading
Antonyms
absentlocalizedrarescarce

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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.

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Usage & nuance

Using “omnipresent” well

Omnipresent means present everywhere at once, whether literally of a deity or figuratively of something pervasive. It is a strong term, implying total saturation rather than mere frequency.

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Questions about “omnipresent”

Omnipresent (adjective) means present everywhere at the same time
Here is omnipresent used in an example sentence: "In the modern city, the omnipresent hum of traffic never fully fades." Another example: "By the late twentieth century, advertising had become omnipresent, reaching audiences in transit, at home, and at work."
Common synonyms for omnipresent include ubiquitous, pervasive, universal, all-pervading.
Antonyms of omnipresent include absent, localized, rare, scarce.
Omnipresent clusters with ubiquitous, pervasive, and universal. Its antonyms absent, localized, rare, and scarce mark the opposite-sense answer.
Yes. Omnipresent is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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