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prevalent
adjective as in accepted, widespread
Strongest matches
common, commonplace, everyday, extensive, frequent, new, normal, popular, prevailing, rampant, rife, ubiquitous, universal
Weak matches
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
Example Sentences
But I feel like for L.A., since gang culture is so prevalent out here too, there’s a level of affiliation with how people skate.
This was particularly prevalent early on, though in the second half he spent more time on the bench conversing with staff as the flow of the game changed.
When it came to interactions between the managers and match officials, it was no huge surprise that was most prevalent in the game containing three red cards.
Some botanists believe poodle-dog is becoming more prevalent in a world where climate change is fueling more frequent fires.
In the current moment, where virtual experiences are becoming more prevalent and intertwined with our daily lives, and technology can increasingly simulate pieces of reality, Nozick's question feels more prescient than ever.
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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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