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more prevalent

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

Example Sentences

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Artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in the workplace, for tasks such as helping draft reports and emails or assisting in gathering research and data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

And as adolescents get phones at younger ages, the behavior is becoming more prevalent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“They’re becoming more prevalent and they’re slowly making their way across the Southeast. When we recently did work in Tennessee, every single rock alcove had one in it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Specifically, according to Alexander, “D-MER does tend to be more prevalent in those who have ADHD, are autistic, or people that have dealt with previous diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.”

From Slate • Mar. 15, 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