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July 07, 2007

Mainstream

mainstream (adjective) - the beliefs and way of life accepted by most people in a society

move into the mainstream
outside of the mainstream
bring into the mainstream
within the mainstream

considered mainstream
part of the mainstream
become part of the mainstream

mainstream society
mainstream life
the political mainstream
mainstream politics
the educational mainstream
mainstream economics
the economic mainstream
mainstream conservative

a mainstream audience
mainstream media
mainstream art

brought into the mainstream


Example sentences:

* She wanted to attract a mainstream audience with her songs.

* This election has brought many conservatives into the mainstream.

* Their organisation has a reputation as a mainstream conservative group.

* It took a long time for music players like the iPod to move into the mainstream.

* The election speech was written to appeal to mainstream voters.

* I'm the sales representative of a mainstream European energy drink in Thailand.

* They hoped their new granola-chocolate bar would also appeal to more mainstream markets.

* The school district said the activities were mainstream and wholesome.

* The new government policies are designed to help the poor and those outside of the economic mainstream.

* Madonna is in the mainstream of American rock music, some say.

* He drifted outside of the mainstream of society and eventually became a homeless person living on the street, much to the chagrin of his mother.

* Shaving all the hair off of your head can now be considered part of the mainstream.

* Many are afraid that acts of terrorism will become part of mainstream Muslim society.

* Opponents of mainstream economics dislike him.

* This book will broaden his audience and bring him into the American mainstream.

* With the exception of a few mainstream non-governmental organisations, you will be the only outsider attending this important meeting.

* These amputees will soon be able to join mainstream village life.


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