prevalent

adjective

ˈpre-və-lənt How to pronounce prevalent (audio)
Definition of prevalentnext
as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people the kinds of accidents seen in places where snowmobiles are prevalent

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Recent Examples of prevalent That's especially prevalent in the Oversized Graphic T-Shirt with enigmatic dates on the back -- those are already causing a stir in the fan community. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Binge eating was more prevalent among female than male students (19% versus 16%). — Sarah Todd, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026 The following conditions were found to be significantly more prevalent among those who were ultimately diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Molaei said the partnership will allow researchers to start tracking cases and better understand how prevalent the syndrome is in Connecticut. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevalent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
  1. conventional
  2. usual
  3. prevailing
  4. current
  5. customary
  6. popular
Adjective
  • Storing heat between peaks Unlike solar and wind installations, conventional nuclear power plants are generally designed to produce electricity continuously.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The team compared their system with the conventional AI Deep Q Network (DQN), which uses algorithms rather than brain cells.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of conventional
Adjective
  • Murray says her own experience has made her more understanding when female colleagues seem more tired or irritable than usual, particularly when the behavior is out of character.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its warped vocal harmonies are ripe and sour, including guest appearances from the band’s friends, and off-kilter squiggles on steel guitar deviate from their usual pattern.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
    — Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of prevailing
Adjective
  • Instead of relying on an external mechanical tool to move the molecule, the current itself powers the motion.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • If the current odds in all those states hold, the Democrats would win 18 out of 35 races and shift the majority from 53-47 for the Republicans to 52-48 for the Democrats.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of current
Adjective
  • The transaction is subject to completing the due diligence, negotiating a definitive agreement, board and shareholder approval from both companies, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Kate greeted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik with a curtsy, though she wasn’t seen curtsying to her in-laws, King Charles and Queen Camilla, as is customary during state visit welcome ceremonies.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of customary
Adjective
  • The fabric has become increasingly popular among our Shop AD editors in seasons like fall and winter.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Graveyards, which would seem haunted by definition, are popular destinations, and a few in the state are legendary for their eerie atmospheres and ghost sightings.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of popular

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