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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Kofman’s article chronicles the path of such ideas from the fringes to the mainstream, outlining their influence on figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Skateboarding, a counter-culture sport once frowned upon in the mainstream, has gained popularity in recent years.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
His muse, mentor and friend, Franca Sozzani, a former editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, inspired him to think out of the box and go against the mainstream.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
That foundation meant that when the mainstream moment arrived, there was already a real community ready to activate and amplify it.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Skateboarding, a counter-culture sport once frowned upon in the mainstream, has gained popularity in recent years.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
His muse, mentor and friend, Franca Sozzani, a former editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, inspired him to think out of the box and go against the mainstream.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
That foundation meant that when the mainstream moment arrived, there was already a real community ready to activate and amplify it.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 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 21 May. 2026.
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