People, activities, or ideas that are part of the mainstream are regarded as the most typical, normal, and conventional because they belong to the same group or system as most others of their kind.
...people outside the economic mainstream.
This was the company's first step into the mainstream of scientific and commercialcomputing.
The show wanted to attract a mainstream audience.
More Synonyms of mainstream
mainstream in British English
(ˈmeɪnˌstriːm)
noun
1.
a.
the main current (of a river, cultural trend, etc)
in the mainstream of modern literature
b.
(as modifier)
mainstream politics
adjective
2.
of or relating to the style of jazz that lies between the traditional and the modern
mainstream in American English
(ˈmeɪnˌstrim)
noun
1.
the middle of a stream, where the current is strongest
2.
the part of something considered to be the most active, productive, lively, busy, etc.
the mainstream of life
3.
a major or prevailing trend, as of thought, action, literature, or music
4. US, Jazz
a style of playing that evolved in the 1950s, based on rhythmic and harmonic elements of swing modified slightly by those of bop
verb transitive
5.
to cause to undergo mainstreaming
6.
to bring into the mainstream, as of employment, the economy, or politics
Examples of 'mainstream' in a sentence
mainstream
He attended mainstream primary school and is now at a special secondary school.
The Sun (2016)
It is rare that mainstream audiences want such stories now.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She goes to a mainstream school and has one-on-one support.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Part of this indifference is down to the current disenchantment with mainstream politics.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The search for modern mainstream goes on.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Very bad news for mainstream commercial broadcasters of any kind.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The biggest issue is getting mainstream radio audiences to hear classical.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But mainstream people are with the cops.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Now he goes to a mainstream primary school in the afternoons.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And yet what about the inevitable controversy when the movie reaches mainstream audiences?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His policy prescription once again put him outside the mainstream during his lifetime and remains radical today.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
In mainstream education you have to show your calculations.
The Sun (2010)
We are not becoming more commercial or mainstream for any other reason than that is just the music that is natural to us.
The Sun (2015)
Some mainstream lenders may follow suit, resulting in a more difficult application process.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And it handled on a variety of roads as well, if not better than, any current mainstream hatchback.
The Sun (2009)
In other languages
mainstream
British English: mainstream NOUN
People, activities, or ideas that are part of the mainstream are regarded as the most typical, or normal.
...people outside the economic mainstream.
American English: mainstream
Brazilian Portuguese: mainstream
Chinese: 主流
European Spanish: corriente principal
French: tendance dominante
German: Hauptrichtung
Italian: corrente principale
Japanese: 主流
Korean: 주류
European Portuguese: mainstream
Latin American Spanish: corriente principal
Definition of 'mainstream'
Chinese translation of 'mainstream'
mainstream
(ˈmeɪnstriːm)
n
the mainstream主流 (zhǔliú)
adj
[cinema, politics etc]主流的 (zhǔliú de)
(adjective)
Definition
belonging to the social or cultural mainstream
The show wanted to attract a mainstream audience.
Synonyms
conventional
This is a rather conventional work by a mediocre author.
general
Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.
established
Their religious adherence is not to the established church.
received
accepted
There is no generally accepted definition of life.
central
current
the prevailing tide of current opinion
core
prevailing
individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion
orthodox
These ideas are now being incorporated into orthodox medical treatment.
lamestream (informal)
Opposites
fringe
,
marginal
,
peripheral
,
unconventional
,
unorthodox
Additional synonyms
in the sense of accepted
Definition
commonly approved or recognized
There is no generally accepted definition of life.
Synonyms
agreed,
received,
common,
standard,
established,
traditional,
confirmed,
regular,
usual,
approved,
acknowledged,
recognized,
sanctioned,
acceptable,
universal,
authorized,
customary,
agreed upon,
time-honoured,
admitted,
normal,
conventional
in the sense of current
Definition
commonly accepted
the prevailing tide of current opinion
Synonyms
prevalent,
general,
common,
accepted,
popular,
widespread,
in the air,
prevailing,
circulating,
going around,
customary,
rife,
in circulation
in the sense of established
Their religious adherence is not to the established church.
Synonyms
accepted,
traditional,
conventional,
historic,
customary,
time-honoured,
officially recognized
Synonyms of 'mainstream'
mainstream
Explore 'mainstream' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of general
Definition
including various or miscellaneous items
Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.
Synonyms
widespread,
accepted,
popular,
public,
common,
broad,
extensive,
universal,
prevailing,
prevalent,
accustomed
in the sense of orthodox
Definition
conforming to traditional or established standards in religion, behaviour, or attitudes
These ideas are now being incorporated into orthodox medical treatment.
Synonyms
established,
official,
accepted,
received,
common,
popular,
traditional,
normal,
regular,
usual,
ordinary,
approved,
familiar,
acknowledged,
conventional,
routine,
customary,
well-established,
kosher (informal)
in the sense of prevailing
Definition
widespread
individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion