prevailing

(verb) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance. Synonyms: predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail. Examples: "Money reigns supreme here." "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood."

(verb) be valid, applicable, or true. Synonyms: prevail, hold, obtain. Example: "This theory still holds."

(verb) continue to exist. Synonyms: prevail, persist, die hard, run, endure. Examples: "These stories die hard." "The legend of elvis endures."

(verb) prove superior. Synonyms: prevail, triumph. Example: "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight."

(verb) use persuasion successfully. Synonyms: prevail. Example: "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents."

(adj) most frequent or common. Synonyms: prevalent, predominant, dominant, rife. Example: "Prevailing winds."