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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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 anxiety about finances is so prevalent right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As a youth, Rodríguez Castro spent much of his time at his grandfather’s house enthralled with the macho atmosphere of guns and bodybuilding prevalent in Raúl Castro’s security detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Rachel said the problem does not just affect the health services and is prevalent across society.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Red foxes are one of the most prevalent carnivorous mammals globally and are found in Europe, Asia and North America as well as in parts of Africa.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

These attitudes and behaviors were prevalent for many decades after slavery ended, including in education.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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