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
This is most prevalent in animation, and especially in kids animation where most of Netflix’s programming is from third-party suppliers.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The league had to once again gear up for another season where the Eagles would certainly use their short-yardage advantage, and it’s been prevalent all year as the team remains undefeated through four weeks.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Vaughan, planting too high is a much less prevalent problem.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Those issues appear to be just as prevalent as the execution of the blocks themselves.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The league had to once again gear up for another season where the Eagles would certainly use their short-yardage advantage, and it’s been prevalent all year as the team remains undefeated through four weeks.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Vaughan, planting too high is a much less prevalent problem.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Those issues appear to be just as prevalent as the execution of the blocks themselves.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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For drivers prioritizing affordability and conventional utility, models like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may be more suitable.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike conventional models that primarily rely on current atmospheric readings, Google’s AI system analyzes historical hurricane data to uncover patterns that might elude human forecasters.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In her usual soft-spoken British accent, she was known for balancing the grim realities of the climate crisis with a sincere message of hope for the future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All tuitions listed reflect the most current tuition information for full-time students on each school's website or information sent directly to The Tennessean by the schools.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Finally, there’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, whose current role is pivotal as top government spokesperson.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Touzani, who co-wrote Calle Málaga with her husband, producer and fellow director Nabil Ayouch, shows her customary sensitivity in suggesting the ways in which a physical space can contain an entire lifetime of precious memories.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Olympiacos stuck to their customary aggressive approach, meaning there was an opportunity to play quickly through the lines if Arsenal could evade the press.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shop the Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans, these popular Halara pants, a budget-friendly Amazon pair, and more.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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The ‘dogs’ proved so popular, in fact, that the 1966 World Cup group game between France and Uruguay had to be moved across London to White City as Wembley’s owners refused to cancel its regular Friday night meeting.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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