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prevalent

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Widespread or commonly occurring in a particular place or time.

The survey described an opinion that was prevalent among the respondents.
Dictionary practice example.
A preference for lightweight postcards is prevalent among visitors who answer the exhibition's small exit questionnaire.
From Ambition, Scale, and Excess.
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