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
There is such a huge German background so prevalent in every day of life.
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Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The Michelin Guide’s lauding of lackluster restaurants has become so prevalent that experienced diners—bewildered to see stellar performers lose stars or get excluded altogether—have begun to turn elsewhere for solid suggestions.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025
With the help of AI and the intention to trick a person for personal gain, online deception is becoming more prevalent.
—Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
Overcrowded classrooms, administrative burdens and emotional exhaustion have become prevalent.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The Michelin Guide’s lauding of lackluster restaurants has become so prevalent that experienced diners—bewildered to see stellar performers lose stars or get excluded altogether—have begun to turn elsewhere for solid suggestions.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025
With the help of AI and the intention to trick a person for personal gain, online deception is becoming more prevalent.
—Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
Overcrowded classrooms, administrative burdens and emotional exhaustion have become prevalent.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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There was no conventional way to insert the centre-forward Arsenal had been so painfully lacking in the first 69 minutes of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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These are typically more expensive than conventional eggs even absent an outbreak of bird flu.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to the January 29 data, cases of illness were reported in California, Illinois, Massachusetts,, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, In a break from its usual conduct, the CDC has failed to update its tracking webpages to include either outbreak.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Buffett, 94, the revered investor known as the Oracle of Omaha, was reflective and folksy as usual in his letter, published Saturday, which has come to serve as a gauge of the state of American business.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Contrary to many current perceptions, remote and hybrid working arrangements are not a product of the COVID era.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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In our current healthcare landscape, that is undeniable.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The team perspective: As is the case with Williams, if McKenzie can prove reliable, the rotation could return to its customary role as the team’s backbone.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The deal is subject to customary adjustments, Caleres indicated.—
David Moin,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As to the long term value, the market for props fluctuates like any collectible, depending on factors like scarcity, desirability, salience and memorability of the movie in today’s popular culture and dynamics within an auction itself.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Based on the popular podcast series of the same name, ABC's Scamanda tells the story of Amanda Riley, a wife, mother, and Christian who built a national profile by blogging about her struggles with Stage 3 blood cancer.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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