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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The collective now make shows for Netflix and have very much broken into the mainstream.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Since then, the ballroom scene has grown, becoming more competitive, and even entering the mainstream — somewhat controversially, for those who cherished it as an insular safe space — in TV shows, music videos and more.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
While the poppers will no doubt be out in full force, the mainstream votes might not be so plentiful.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Since then, the ballroom scene has grown, becoming more competitive, and even entering the mainstream — somewhat controversially, for those who cherished it as an insular safe space — in TV shows, music videos and more.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
While the poppers will no doubt be out in full force, the mainstream votes might not be so plentiful.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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