the mainstream
noun
: the thoughts, beliefs, and choices that are accepted by the largest number of people
His ideas are well outside the mainstream of political opinion.
the religious mainstream
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In other words, there's plenty that Apple could upgrade here without cannibalizing sales of the mainstream Series 11 watch.
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The result is a moment in fashion not shaped by brands or trends, but by individuals expressing their personal style, opting out of the mainstream, and shopping with intention.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
For consumers, especially in personal finance, this means that more financial products can break into the mainstream at a time when choice, affordability, and trust matter most.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The moment vaulted the sport firmly into the mainstream, changing it forever.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The result is a moment in fashion not shaped by brands or trends, but by individuals expressing their personal style, opting out of the mainstream, and shopping with intention.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
For consumers, especially in personal finance, this means that more financial products can break into the mainstream at a time when choice, affordability, and trust matter most.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The moment vaulted the sport firmly into the mainstream, changing it forever.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the mainstream
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“The mainstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20mainstream. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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