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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Even if the average person still supports much of the mainstream biomedical research community, there’s a level of skepticism and cynicism toward science that is perhaps unprecedented in our lifetimes. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026 Beyond the music, whether West could manage to win back the mainstream fashion world remains to be seen. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 When pressed about notions that the crypto industry is more friendly to Republicans, Allaire said crypto's push into the mainstream has brought parties to the table that are important across the political spectrum. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Some of the mainstream media in Serbia that were at the forefront of Vucic's propaganda machinery have been the first to regroup. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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