Definitions for Mainstream
ˈmeɪnˌstrimmain·stream

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1. mainstreamnoun

   the prevailing current of thought

   "his thinking was in the American mainstream"

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1. mainstreamnoun

   The prevailing opinion or practise; as, the doctor avoided using therapies outside the mainstream of modern medical practice.

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1. mainstreamnoun

   That which is common; the norm.

   His ideas were well outside the mainstream, but he presented them intelligently, and we were impressed if not convinced.

2. mainstreamverb

   To educate (a disabled student) together with non-disabled students.

   Mainstreaming has become more common in recent years, as studies have shown that many mainstreamed students with mild learning disabilities learn better than their non-mainstreamed counterparts.

3. mainstreamverb

   To popularize, to normalize, to render mainstream.

4. mainstreamadjective

   Purchased, used or accepted broadly rather than by a tiny fraction of population or market; common, usual or conventional.

   They often carry stories you won't find in the mainstream media.

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1. mainstream

   Mainstream refers to the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are considered as prevalent, widespread, accepted or recognized by a majority of individuals, societies, or a particular group. It often denotes the common or dominant trend in opinion, fashion, culture, arts, or the way of life.

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1. Mainstream

   Mainstream is the common current thought of the majority. However, the mainstream is far from cohesive; rather the concept is often considered a cultural construct. The mainstream includes all popular culture and media culture, typically disseminated by mass media. The opposite of the mainstream are subcultures, countercultures, cult followings, and genre. Additionally, mainstream is sometimes a codeword used for an actual ethnocentric or hegemonic subculture point of view, especially when delivered in a culture war speech. It is often used as a pejorative term by subcultures who view ostensibly mainstream culture as not only exclusive but artistically and aesthetically inferior. In the United States, mainline churches are sometimes referred to synonymously as "mainstream." Also known as "straight" and "straights" for individuals.

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1. mainstreamnoun

   Mainstream Hip-Hop Popular hip-Hop.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mainstream in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mainstream in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Mainstream in a Sentence

1. William Cong:

   The listing is significant in that it marks the growth of the industry and its acceptance into mainstream business.

2. Mark Fields:

   Electric vehicles are now mainstream, and we've only just begun to see rising global demand and interest, the new Hertz is going to lead the way as a mobility company, starting with the largest EV rental fleet in North America and a commitment to grow our EV fleet.

3. Susie Ambrose:

   We are a niche, exclusive agency, not a mainstream, mass-market online dating service. We are not going to have thousands of members because there simply aren’t thousands of single, wealthy, high-calibre prospects out there, [Burki’s] remarks about us being a non-reputable and fraudulent company were deemed untrue and entirely without foundation.

4. Neil Saunders:

   Old Navy is especially lucrative for a retailer like Old Navy which has a broad spectrum of consumers of all shapes and body types, for Old Navy and other mainstream players, I think they see an opportunity for growth in a part of the market that they don't serve too well.

5. Mitt Romney:

   I think President Trump will be re-nominated by my party easily, and I think President Trump'll be reelected solidly, i think that not just because of the strong economy and because people are increasingly seeing rising wages, but I think it's also true because I think our Democrat friends are likely to nominate someone who is really out of the mainstream of American thought and will make it easier for a president who is presiding over a growing economy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Mainstream
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Mainstream
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mainstream
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Mainstream
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Mainstream