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prevalent

[prev-uh-luhnt] / ˈprɛv ə lənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say prevalent? Something that 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. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.

Example Sentences

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The anxiety about finances is so prevalent right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As a youth, Rodríguez Castro spent much of his time at his grandfather’s house enthralled with the macho atmosphere of guns and bodybuilding prevalent in Raúl Castro’s security detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The trademark right hand still carried threat, but the explosiveness, timing and confidence that once made him so dangerous were not as prevalent.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Specifically, according to Alexander, “D-MER does tend to be more prevalent in those who have ADHD, are autistic, or people that have dealt with previous diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.”

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

By 1938 it was rather widely prevalent in the older areas of Japanese beetle infestation.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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