in the mainstream

in the mainstream (of something)

Widely accepted or normalized. Lots of ideas currently in the mainstream weren't at one time. I mean, not that long ago, women and minorities in this country weren't allowed to vote. That hairstyle definitely isn't in the mainstream of fashion, yikes. The festival celebrates the weird and wonderful car designs that aren't in the mainstream.

See also: mainstream

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*in the mainstream (of something)

following the current trends or styles that are popular or are considered normal. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) Bob is too old-fashioned to be in the mainstream of modern living.

See also: mainstream

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