nonmainstream

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Recent Examples of nonmainstream And when the filibuster threatened to block Gorsuch—that is, when it was poised to accomplish its alleged purpose of thwarting nonmainstream nominees—Republicans killed it. Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Magazine, 7 Apr. 2017 Assaults against Western targets, churches and nonmainstream Islamic groups have preoccupied Indonesian security agencies for the past 15 years. Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmainstream
Adjective
  • For now, there’s nothing quite so out-there, although deer blood is the star ingredient in the final dessert, a chocolate-ish (but cocoa-free) fondant served with hazelnut praline and malt ice cream.
    Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • An out-there premise, for sure, but one that has so far worked out better than anyone had a right to expect.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • John Mulaney can’t help but play favorites a bit discussing the different parts of his unorthodox weekly talk show Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney.
    Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
  • The importance of the programs justifies the unorthodox budget move, backers of the bills said, especially when lawmakers spent the year making deep cuts to state spending.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • Kennedy has drawn attention for his unconventional approaches to health and wellness, during his presidential campaign and in the months after joining the Trump administration.
    Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
  • But his sponsor’s unconventional approach pulls Peter further off course and pushes him into a living hell that’ll take far more than 12 steps to escape.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • MrBeast has garnered a massive fanbase through his videos featuring outrageous stunts and big-money giveaways.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 May 2025
  • Betty, Bob, and Thorgy are all hugely committed and funny, wearing bold New Wave patterns and outrageous hair.
    Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025

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“Nonmainstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmainstream. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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