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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During those five weeks of uncertainty, the mainstream news networks were bloodied and bruised after the premature call and flip-flopping on Florida. —

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 What’s important to remember is that there’s a critical tension between the mainstream reverence of Jean-Michel compared to how he was treated when alive. —

Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 On the flip side, Trump and his surrogates have hammered home that a rigged and broken system is the result of the collusion between the mainstream media and elites. —

Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024 Bitcoin continues to enter the mainstream and lending markets will play a pivotal role. Follow me on LinkedIn. —

Alexander S. Blume, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the mainstream

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