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mainstream

[meyn-streem] / ˈmeɪnˌstrim /
ADJECTIVE
prevailing
Synonyms
STRONG
average common current dominant general normal primary regular standard
WEAK
accepted conventional established popular predominant typical widespread
Antonyms
STRONG
abnormal eccentric exceptional extraordinary infrequent irregular rare secondary uncommon unusual
WEAK
heterodox

Example Sentences

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Much of the mainstream coverage of Clavicular has struggled to decide what, exactly, he represents.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

But tech journalist Kara Swisher argues its "gorgeous marketing" helped catapult it into the mainstream.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Those optics are not positive for mainstream crypto adoption and could mark a new policy risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Formed in 2010, Turnstile broke into the mainstream with the 2021 album “Glow On,” which earned the band its first Grammy nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Gunter J. Hitsch, Ali Hortasu, and Dan Ariely analyzed the data from one of the mainstream dating sites, focusing on more than 20,000 active users, half in Boston and half in San Diego.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.