PREVALENCE Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

prevalence

noun

ˈpre-və-lən(t)s

Definition of prevalence

as in frequency

the fact or state of happening often the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public

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Recent Examples of prevalence The prevalence of LRDs in the early universe would align with the emergence of supermassive black holes, each weighing millions to billions of suns apiece, which astronomers spy at the hearts of large galaxies. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 Experts attribute the rising prevalence, also seen in states like Florida and Maryland, to climate change, as warming ocean temperatures expand the bacteria's habitat and concentration, underscoring a growing public health concern. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Despite its prevalence and severity, researchers have struggled to get resources. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Kreutzer was inspired to write Gentle Monster after reading an article about the undetected prevalence of predators, working on it in the immediate aftermath of that scandal. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevalence

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Performance should likewise be assessed across channels, using measures such as total net revenue, customer acquisition, purchase frequency, retention, and returns—not store sales, online growth, or foot traffic in isolation.

— Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
That allows personnel to train against the physical aircraft, radio-frequency characteristics and flight behavior of DJI systems while attempting to isolate the drones from external data connections.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of frequency

Noun

This would account for the way that everyday concerns (like missing the bus) and unlikely occurrences (being chased by evildoers) can mesh in dreams, forming a mix of strange situations.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
The Buckeyes are ranked #1 in many preseason polls (common occurrence) and will have a target on their backs.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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