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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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

This desire for authenticity also comes as artificial intelligence has become more prevalent within online content and music.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

"The main takeaway is that Echinococcus multilocularis is here, it's pretty prevalent in the local coyote population and people should be aware of potential risks," Hentati said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

"I would have been 13 at the time. I do not recall the first time I saw it exactly, because it was very prevalent as a meme," Parsons told AFP.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

On days when the dust is less prevalent in Mars’s atmosphere, Fly and I are able to see the stars.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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