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Definition of mainstream - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
culturewidely accepted or typical in society or style
- Her music is very mainstream and popular.
Noun
1.
popular culturethe dominant trend in society or culture
- Pop music is often part of the mainstream.
2.
societythe norm or common standard
- Her ideas are now considered part of the mainstream.
Expressions with mainstream
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become widely accepted or popular
The indie band went mainstream after their hit single.
become widely accepted or popular
The indie band hit the mainstream with their latest album.
tax paid by large companies to the government
The mainstream corporation tax affects all big businesses.
Origin of mainstream
English, main (chief) + stream (current)
Terms with mainstream included in their meaning
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radio music
popular song in a mainstream style, often easy to remember
entertainment
music genre known for mainstream success
uncommon
obscure or not mainstream
society
conventional or mainstream person
culture
related to non-mainstream culture or art
cultural
outside the mainstream of its genre
film
cinema showing non-mainstream films
radical beliefs
belief in and support for ideas not typical of mainstream society
subculture
person who rejects mainstream culture and prefers alternative styles
culture
independent from major companies or mainstream trends
mainstream trends
modern popular culture transmitted via mass media
mainstream culture
culture, activities, and products liked by most people
education
school offering different teaching methods or structure from regular mainstream schools
medicine
health treatment outside mainstream medicine, used instead of standard medical care
film style
made in an experimental or artistic style, not mainstream
fandom
dedicated following despite limited mainstream success
unconventional
outside the mainstream or conventional
music
hip hop style with diverse influences, not part of mainstream
music
non-mainstream rock music style
music
genre of rock music differing from mainstream
therapy
relating to non-mainstream medical treatments used alongside conventional care
alternative group
group with values and behaviors different from mainstream culture
popularity
become popular or mainstream suddenly
social exclusion
excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political life
Examples of mainstream in a sentence
She rejected mainstream fashion trends this season. Fashion trends often reflect the mainstream. The film was criticized for being too mainstream. The mainstream often dictates fashion trends. He prefers indie films over the mainstream.
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- French:grand public, courant dominant, ...
- German:mainstream, Mainstream, ...
- Italian:mainstream, corrente principale, ...
- Spanish:convencional, corriente dominante, ...
- Portuguese:convencional, corrente principal, ...
- Chinese:主流的, 主流, ...
- Japanese:主流の, 主流, ...
- Arabic:سائِد, تَيَّار سَائِد, ...
- Hebrew:מֶרְכָּזִי, הַזֶּרֶם הַמֶּרְכָּזִי, ...
- Russian:мейнстримный, мейнстрим, ...
- Ukrainian:мейнстримний, мейнстрім, ...
- Hindi:मुख्यधारा का, मुख्यधारा, ...
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