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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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The vivid clarity of the concert recording, the soulful vocals and the relaxed, pop-infused rock songs were a shift from the hard rock prevalent then.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's difficult to determine exactly how prevalent "wrench attacks" are as few are publicly reported.

From BBC

It’s a role that’s become more prevalent in recent years as more schools have involved themselves with millions of dollars in NIL money.

From MarketWatch

Half of the money came from points, even though cash-back cards were more prevalent.

From MarketWatch

"It's shocking but it's not surprising. Knives are prevalent particularly in areas of high poverty and deprivation and we're finding that across the country, not just in the West Midlands," he said.

From BBC