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prevalent

[prev-uh-luhnt] / ˈprɛv ə lənt /
ADJECTIVE
accepted, widespread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
common commonplace everyday extensive frequent new normal popular prevailing rampant rife ubiquitous universal
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal different exceptional infrequent irregular limited peculiar rare scarce uncommon unusual
WEAK
inferior isolated subservient
ADJECTIVE
governing, superior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compelling dominant powerful predominant prevailing successful
WEAK
ascendant overbearing paramount predominate preponderant regnant ruling sovereign
Antonyms
STRONGEST
minor unimportant
WEAK
inferior isolated limited subservient uncommon

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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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Preannouncing in January is so prevalent that it has become a structural market fact.

From Barron's

“But thinking of water needs, especially with AI and data centers, it’s going to become much more prevalent when you think about crop production,” Duffuor said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most prevalent and troubling pattern we observed was performative adoption of AI.

From Barron's

One of the most prevalent arguments for cooler returns in the year ahead is rooted in the notion that the market has become too heavily dependent on popular artificial-intelligence trades.

From MarketWatch

Sweeney calls the topic "prevalent" and says she takes a "lot of care" when playing these types of roles.

From BBC

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