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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In the pandemic Minnesota paid nonprofits to feed children.

From The Wall Street Journal

Revenue hasn’t kept pace with the 60% surge in spending since the start of the pandemic, despite many tax increases.

From The Wall Street Journal

The exclusivity window has dwindled in recent years from 90 days before the pandemic to 45 days on average now.

From MarketWatch

When the pandemic happened, they would text us and ask if we were OK and if we needed food.

From Los Angeles Times