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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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She charges the apps left her with anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia — a pathologically distorted self-perception, most prevalent in girls, that a growing body of research has linked to social platforms.

From Los Angeles Times

But doctors say the injury has become more prevalent in baseball in recent years and became more obvious as Carroll, Holliday and Lindor all went down simultaneously.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, while volunteering and civic engagement remain prevalent, students’ interest seems concentrated on a smaller number of ever more competitive student organizations, such as consulting or banking clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the use of AI becomes even more prevalent in the economy and labor force, new stock market winners may emerge.

From Barron's

"The issues the film speaks about are still prevalent," Dungarpur said.

From BBC