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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Given those reactions, Murawski is a bit shocked to see that the movie has entered the mainstream to a certain degree.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
The body image landscape for mothers of color -- and by extension, their daughters -- is layered in ways that the mainstream body positivity conversation has frequently overlooked.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
His latest Netflix special seems to solidify his place back in the mainstream for those who choose to pay attention to his art.
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Krystie Yandoli,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.
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Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
The body image landscape for mothers of color -- and by extension, their daughters -- is layered in ways that the mainstream body positivity conversation has frequently overlooked.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
His latest Netflix special seems to solidify his place back in the mainstream for those who choose to pay attention to his art.
—
Krystie Yandoli,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.
—
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.
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