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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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

The trademark right hand still carried threat, but the explosiveness, timing and confidence that once made him so dangerous were not as prevalent.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In addition, they are prevalent throughout the environment — in alpine snow, deep sea sediment and drinking water.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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

Each filled a hole; each supplied a missing insight, an attitude to risk which, if more prevalent, might have prevented the catastrophe.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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