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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.
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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
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
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The dress was a departure from Wilson’s idiosyncratic style and country music fashion motifs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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As might be expected from one of Latin America’s most idiosyncratic innovators, the film’s title announces more than its obvious relationship to its predecessor.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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As a symbol of national ingenuity and know-how, the frosty specimen is kind of out-there.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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As a performer, these characters are out-there.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When personal finance tips resonate with a viewers’ values, everyday financial decision-making can become colored with politics and nonconformist sentiments.—
Maximilian Brichta,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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With nonconformist narration and characteristic whimsy, her work offers us a space to wonder and reflect in a fraught time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sporting an unorthodox two-glove look, Rai’s approach on the par-5 16th hole set up an easy two-putt for birdie to move to 8-under, two shots ahead of Schmid.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The unorthodox drill proved to be a difference-maker.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet, intriguingly, there’s also been scattered rumors about how his unconventional campaign can be turned into TV content that harkens back to his MTV days.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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That’s an act of service in an animation landscape where most American studios fear crafting anything remotely unconventional or unequivocally adult-oriented.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Longtime Super Bowl advertisers who typically buy several commercials found the initial ask — as much as $20 million when ad slot and match are combined — outrageous.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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At the film’s after-party there will be tee-shirts that are a tad outrageous, but also quite hilarious.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Grief is one of the most confounding aspects of the human experience.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, one year into D’Amaro’s tenure and following COVID shutdowns, Disney did away with FastPass and introduced a confounding and very costly series of pay-to-skip passes, which require timing advanced booking of limited slots in these formerly free-to-enter shorter lines.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Nonmainstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmainstream. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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