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 excitement was also prevalent online as fans watched from afar.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Harassment from coworkers and superiors as well as guests remains one of the most prevalent challenges hospitality workers face.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Cross jewelry dating as far back as the 5th century is prevalent in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
—Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Outside of California, valley fever is also prevalent in Arizona and some areas of Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Texas, as well as parts of Mexico and Central and South America.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Harassment from coworkers and superiors as well as guests remains one of the most prevalent challenges hospitality workers face.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Cross jewelry dating as far back as the 5th century is prevalent in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
—Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Outside of California, valley fever is also prevalent in Arizona and some areas of Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Texas, as well as parts of Mexico and Central and South America.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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Sorry to break it to the rest of the industry, but Aston Martin’s design team is still cooking with gas, fire, conventional weapons, atomic bombs, etc.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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In McPherson’s age, preaching—not unlike the work of an influencer today—was a way for people, especially women, to gain social power and financial success without working a conventional job.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Of all Recall’s risks, the capture of secure comms and documents outside of their usual enclave is top of the list.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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No doubt this has had an impact on his play in the second major of the season, where his driving has been far from his usual quality.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Capitol Records Nashville’s current roster of artists will stay under MCA while Watkins and her team will build out Capitol Nashville’s roster.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump removed his shoes during his visit, as is customary in mosques, and was escorted by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The directive of cardio in popular culture has always been burning calories, which is about weight loss.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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This last-standing narrative has been noted by several experts, including the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a special report on Oil and Gas Industry in Net Zero Transitions and a discussion on oil in the popular climate podcast Outrage + Optimism.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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