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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.

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As a Greek American, this particular critique has probably been more prevalent on my social media timeline.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

She investigated the data to assess how prevalent biphasic sleep was among shift workers, what health outcomes were associated with it, and whether a split sleep was better or worse than one exhausted block.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

The video went viral, encapsulating the prevalent mood of indignation about official nonaction.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

And these furtive ads are so prevalent that mere diligence in scrolling or brush-ups on digital literacy aren’t sufficient solutions.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

Cancer of the male breast is also prevalent in parts of Africa, associated with liver disease and malnutrition.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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