prevalent

Definition for prevalent

adjective as in accepted, widespread

Strongest matches

common, commonplace, everyday, extensive, frequent, new, normal, popular, prevailing, rampant, rife, ubiquitous, universal

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accustomed, current, customary, established, faddy, general, habitual, in use, latest, latest word, leading edge, natural, now, ongoing, regnant, regular, run-of-the-mill, state-of-the-art, stylish, swinging, trendy, typic, typical, up-to-date, usual, with it, wonted

adjective as in governing, superior

Strongest matches

compelling, dominant, powerful, predominant, prevailing, successful

Weak matches

ascendant, overbearing, paramount, predominate, preponderant, regnant, ruling, sovereign

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Medical professionals have warned that anti-medicine conspiracy theories appear to have become more prevalent.

From BBC

Despite this the business has adapted, with much of it now operating in Cambodia, though it is still prevalent in Myanmar.

From BBC

"The enabling silence among critics fearful of retributions is already prevalent."

From BBC

He was instead the godfather of the “Debate Me” Bros, purveyors of a prevalent internet-based entertainment format that, in an era nearly void of substantive debate, is too often passed off as such.

From Salon

“Video games are so much more prevalent in common pop culture now,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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