Definitions

pandemic

[pan-dem-ik] / pænˈdɛm ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

universal

Synonyms

STRONG

broad catholic common comprehensive cosmopolitan empyrean general generic regular sweeping total whole

WEAK

accepted all all over all-embracing all-inclusive astronomical celestial cosmic customary diffuse ecumenical extensive global multinational mundane omnipresent planetary prevalent stellar terrestrial ubiquitous undisputed unlimited unrestricted usual widespread worldly worldwide

Antonyms

STRONG

abnormal exclusive extraordinary incomplete individual infrequent narrow partial particular rare specific uncommon unusual

Example Sentences

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Cook moved swiftly to mitigate the impact of pandemic shutdowns by diversifying Apple’s supply chain and shifting production of iPhones from China to India.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The last al-Qaida-connected attack within the U.S. occurred before the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Before the pandemic, a rebound from a steep selloff usually was followed by a retest of the prior lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Although food inflation has moderated from 2022, Ortega said prices are up about 30% from before the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The other two are nouns as well as adjectives: epidemic refers to something widespread in a particular community or population, and pandemic to something that has spread to an entire country, continent, or beyond.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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