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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Many analysts had predicted that the mainstream views for which Mr. Rubio was known as a senator would quickly lead him to run afoul of Mr. Trump.
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Michael Crowley, New York Times, 21 May 2025
With quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles have pushed the play into the mainstream for the first time.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Her biggest step into the mainstream, however, arrived in March this year at the Miami Open.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The enmity between Knight and Combs was fueled by insults – perceived, real and even put to lyrics – and in the era of hip-hop getting hot in the mainstream, the two groups feuded on stage, and in the streets.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 20 May 2025
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Michael Crowley, New York Times, 21 May 2025
With quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles have pushed the play into the mainstream for the first time.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Her biggest step into the mainstream, however, arrived in March this year at the Miami Open.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The enmity between Knight and Combs was fueled by insults – perceived, real and even put to lyrics – and in the era of hip-hop getting hot in the mainstream, the two groups feuded on stage, and in the streets.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 20 May 2025
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“The mainstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20mainstream. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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