prevailing
Usage
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The adjective prevailing refers to that which has superseded others in its presence: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea. That which is current is in general circulation or a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English.
Example Sentences
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But even with the prevailing market volatility and geopolitical risks, he doesn’t see that happening this year.
Curiously, this was not a prevailing gripe about “Frankenstein,” despite del Toro changing the ending, altering the inciting events of the Creature’s creation and adding new characters while changing the textual behavior of key others.
From Salon
On Feb. 13, it printed a doji candle, often an early signal that downside momentum is waning and a possible trend change from the prevailing direction.
From Barron's
For many younger people, the prevailing feelings that night were confusion and disbelief.
From BBC
Higher spending and less reliance on the U.S. are the prevailing themes in much of the defense industry lately.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
