Plural for that which is common or the norm
“Today, thermal hydrolysis of municipal sludge is a mature technology and is considered mainstream by many practitioners.”
Plural for a group representing the largest demographic
“The ESPA made an effort to include art forms like comics and zines specifically because they've been scorned by the mainstream.”
Plural for the world outside fandom
Plural for a fashion or style in clothes, art, literature, etc.
To popularize, to normalize, to render mainstream
“It's a good lesson: if you want to mainstream yourself, you can't do things that make you look like a raving maniac.”
To spread or disseminate among a wide audience
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