prevail
verbTo prove stronger or more successful, or to be generally present.
Win or prove stronger
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adjectiveMost widespread, influential, or commonly accepted at the time.
The beliefs or judgments that are widely accepted about a subject.
dominant
adjectiveHaving the greatest influence, power, or prominence in a setting.
One word family: also includes dominance.
Most influential or prominent
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persist
verbTo continue in an action or remain in existence despite difficulty or the passage of time.
predominant
adjectiveMost common, influential, or important in a particular setting.
Most influential
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prevalent
adjectiveWidespread or commonly occurring in a particular place or time.
triumph
verbTo achieve a significant success or prevail over a difficulty or opponent.
Achieve a victory
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vogue
nounA period of popularity or prevailing fashion.
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