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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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

But Arm is less prevalent in enterprise software and a wave of corporations migrating their on-premises x86 servers to Arm AGI could remedy that.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Notably, his previous decisions to tack it up to other, prevalent life circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

This problem is particularly prevalent when patients are elderly, homeless, and/or struggling with mental health conditions—all situations applying disproportionately to veterans.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.