prevalent
adjective
prev·a·lent
ˈpre-və-lənt 
ˈprev-lənt
1
: generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
2
: being in ascendancy : dominant
3
archaic
: powerful
prevalent
noun
prevalently
adverb
Examples of prevalent in a Sentence
Sweden is known as a nation ridden by suicide and alcoholism, but those problems are no more prevalent here than in most European countries.
—
John Harris, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2002
Teams seem to him better coached, players more skilled, the strategy even more defensive, the opportunities less prevalent, the game less ripe.
—Alec Wilkinson, ESPN, 16 Apr. 2001
So prevalent were grave robberies that the pharaohs' loyal retainers often spirited away their masters' remains for reinterment in secret graves.
—Paul Martin, National Geographic Traveler, March 1999
Throughout the Mediterranean culture, which was the matrix of our own, the tree was a prevalent embodiment of the Mother Goddess; …
—Francis DuPlessix Gray, UTNE Reader, November/December 1987
a custom that was once prevalent here
Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools.
a fashion that is prevalent among teenagers
John Harris, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2002
Teams seem to him better coached, players more skilled, the strategy even more defensive, the opportunities less prevalent, the game less ripe.
—Alec Wilkinson, ESPN, 16 Apr. 2001
So prevalent were grave robberies that the pharaohs' loyal retainers often spirited away their masters' remains for reinterment in secret graves.
—Paul Martin, National Geographic Traveler, March 1999
Throughout the Mediterranean culture, which was the matrix of our own, the tree was a prevalent embodiment of the Mother Goddess; …
—Francis DuPlessix Gray, UTNE Reader, November/December 1987
a custom that was once prevalent here
Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools.
a fashion that is prevalent among teenagers
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Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
—ABC News, 7 July 2025
The following themes will be prevalent around its peak: our domestic lives, heritage, ancestors, past and home.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 July 2025
The most prevalent rumor had the Kings engaged in discussions with the Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors regarding a three-team sign-and-trade deal that would bring Kuminga to Sacramento along with Dennis Schroder.
—Jason Anderson
july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
Why are Starbucks employees protesting? Walk-outs have taken place at roughly 100 stores nationwide, according to Starbucks Workers United, the company's union group, arguing that the new policy is worsening an already prevalent understaffing crisis.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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ABC News, 7 July 2025
The following themes will be prevalent around its peak: our domestic lives, heritage, ancestors, past and home.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 July 2025
The most prevalent rumor had the Kings engaged in discussions with the Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors regarding a three-team sign-and-trade deal that would bring Kuminga to Sacramento along with Dennis Schroder.
—Jason Anderson
july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
Why are Starbucks employees protesting? Walk-outs have taken place at roughly 100 stores nationwide, according to Starbucks Workers United, the company's union group, arguing that the new policy is worsening an already prevalent understaffing crisis.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for prevalent
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prevalent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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prevalent
adjective
prev·a·lent
ˈprev(-ə)-lənt
: accepted, practiced, or happening often or over a wide area
prevalently
adverb
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