PREVALENT Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

prevalent

adjective

ˈpre-və-lənt

Definition of prevalent

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 Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink At the southern end of the Okanagan Valley, Osoyoos is technically too wet to qualify as a desert, but it is often called one because of its hot, dry summers and prevalent brush and prickly pear cactus. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 This line of thinking seemed less prevalent in 1998, the year Mbappé was born. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 Despite its skyrocketing popularity, a stigma surrounding romance — and smut, in particular — remains prevalent. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Shorter winters have led to the expansion of tick populations, a trend that is most prevalent in the Midwest and Northeast. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevalent

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Adjective

However, much of the talk seems to be about how many players miss them, and how much better the conventional type are.

— Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
By the end of the night, the room full of sweaty bodies was left basking in the gift of Madonna, feeling just one small sliver of a wider moment that has gone on to completely transcend conventional pop expectation.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of conventional

Adjective

The 2026 edition of IFFM will present its usual slate of films, conversations and cultural programming spanning Indian cinema’s various languages and regional traditions.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
But again, since Christopher Nolan’s films don’t follow the streaming release strategy that most other Universal films do, Peacock subscribers are in for a longer wait than usual before the film makes its SVOD on the platform.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 July 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

The current trophy, officially named the FIFA World Cup Trophy, has been used since 1974, when West Germany were the first recipients.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The defense plan calling for a 15 billion pound ($20 billion) spending boost is much smaller than military leaders had sought and has been criticized for not being fully funded under the current budget.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

Now, though, the American team’s customary Round-of-16 exit, the Balogun fiasco and FIFA’s shady past recede as the overriding art of soccer/football/futbol at ts best takes over with a final four for the ages.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
And, alas, there isn't the customary chain saw whipped out at the end.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of customary

Adjective

Purple City Genetics, a long-standing cannabis nursery, breeder and seed producer based in Oakland, set up a display of some of its most popular cloned plants, including the Moroccan Peaches and Bolinas strains.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, is a popular medication for men with both normal and low testosterone levels, as it has been linked to longevity, better libido, and better musculoskeletal health.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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