in the main

phrase

: in general

—used to say that a statement is true in most cases or at most times

The workers are in the main very capable.

The weather has in the main been quite good.

Examples of in the main in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Long marginalized or pigeonholed by festival programmers, African cinema has achieved an undeniable foothold in the main programming strands of A-class fests. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Even on a late summer day, there’s just enough of a crisp touch in the air that the fireplace in the main living room feels like the right move. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

While there was no tennis court, the Mediterranean-style property did come equipped with a hair and makeup salon, a dressing room in the main suite, and a poolside loggia. — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026

Hemings went on to serve in the main house of Monticello while her owner joined George Washington’s Cabinet as the nation’s first secretary of state, and then became president from 1801 to 1809. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the main

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane