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mainstream

[meyn-streem]

mainstream Definition

  • 1the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people and regarded as normal or conventional
  • 2belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream

Using mainstream: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mainstream" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The idea of renewable energy is becoming more mainstream.

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    The band's music has moved from underground to mainstream.

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    The mainstream media often ignores stories that don't fit their narrative.

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    His views are not considered mainstream.

mainstream Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mainstream

Phrases with mainstream

  • become widely accepted or popular

    Example

    The trend started in underground clubs but quickly went mainstream.

  • the dominant culture of a society or group

    Example

    Mainstream culture tends to be more conservative than alternative cultures.

  • the major news outlets and publications that reach a wide audience

    Example

    The mainstream media is often criticized for being biased.

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Summary: mainstream in Brief

The term 'mainstream' [meyn-streem] refers to the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people and regarded as normal or conventional. It can also describe something belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream. Examples include the idea of renewable energy becoming more mainstream, the band's music moving from underground to mainstream, and the mainstream media often ignoring stories that don't fit their narrative.

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