Synonyms of prevalence

prevalence

noun

ˈpre-və-lən(t)s 

as in frequency

the fact or state of happening often

the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frequency
• occurrence
• frequence
• incidence
• commonness
• frequentness
• chronicity
• continuousness
• regularity
• appearance
• constancy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infrequency
• unusualness
• rareness
• uncommonness
• infrequence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prevalence

Women of color, in particular, experience double the prevalence of PMOS compared to white women, and often go undiagnosed. — Anissa Durham, STAT, 28 July 2026

On the court, last season was defined as much as anything by the prevalence of super-sized wings and multiple bigs playing together. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 July 2026

The prevalence and effectiveness of Moms for Liberty in relation to school board elections has been short-lived because the nature of culture war issues is cyclical, experts say. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Its data shows that the prevalence cyclospora and other parasites has surged in the US over the past month, rising from less than 3% of tests in the second week of June to more than 18% in the past few days. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 July 2026