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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 The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is prevalent in coastal waters, including brackish water where fresh water mixes with salty water. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 Sanfilippo syndrome is the most prevalent form of childhood dementia. — Mike McRae 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 Unsurprisingly, jobs where AI automation is prevalent are the ones showing the worst relative employment levels for entry-level workers these days. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 The new clinical trial, the results of which were published this month in Nature Medicine, focuses on a form of CAR-T therapy that trains these immune cells to target a protein known as B7-H3, which is highly prevalent in most glioblastomas. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 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
  • That approach could transform the concept from a conventional tank into an autonomous, high-power battlefield platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Warranty obligations, supply chain disruption, contractual risks, reputational costs and other company-specific exposures may come with limited capacity, restrictive terms or pricing that makes conventional transfer unattractive.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of conventional
Adjective
  • There will be three races held in the United States once again, each retaining their usual date slots.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • To Diana, who has taken over First Desk at the Park after last season’s events, River’s refusal to take bereavement leave gives her license to speak about his grandfather’s funeral arrangements with her usual cool formality.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 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
  • In the event of an incident, the current system requires a medical team to reach the driver after an incident, make an assessment and then transfer him to the medical center.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of current
Adjective
  • The combined investment, which exceeded €5m, was not something that had been customary at the club.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The deal remains subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of customary
Adjective
  • The duck flew on to Madison Avenue just months after the debut of the Geico Gecko, another popular insurance mascot.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And choosing dates that don’t make for the very popular Thursday-to-Sunday trip can be a cost-saver.
    — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of popular

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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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