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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.

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Sadly, his injury profile has been just as prevalent.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

But I’d argue that the Bro-tox trend is significantly less prevalent in the real world than in Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Det Ch Insp Nik Jethwa, head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, said ghost broking had become "increasingly prevalent", with criminals using social media to push fake policies.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

One of Latin America’s most indispensable storytellers, Martel is fascinated by how prevalent that dream still is in L.A. — that movies can change your life overnight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Such diseases are especially prevalent in parts of Asia and Africa.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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