Synonyms for "prevalence"

Here are several synonyms for "prevalence," with slightly different nuances:

Common & General:

• Commonness
• Frequency
• Generality
• Widespreadness
• Dominance
• Rife (often implies something negative)
• Rampant (stronger, often negative)

More Formal:

• Incidence (often used for diseases or occurrences)
• Extent
• Pervasiveness
• Ubiquity (implies being everywhere)
• Diffusion
• Circulation
• Preponderance

Less Common:

• Profusion
• Abundance
• Currency (in terms of acceptance or use)

The best synonym to use will depend on the specific context of your writing. Consider the nuance you want to convey. For example, if you're talking about a negative trend that is spreading quickly, "rampant" might be a good choice. If you're talking about something that is simply common, "commonness" or "frequency" would be suitable. 

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By Jerry Ramonyai