mainstream

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The click-wheel design distinguished the device and introduced the iTunes library, paving the way for legal digital music downloading to hit the mainstream.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In its willingness to usefully engage with our everyday ugliness, “The Drama” is the boldest mainstream American film in years.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Formed in 2010, Turnstile broke into the mainstream with the 2021 album “Glow On,” which earned the band its first Grammy nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The shift from niche to mainstream appears under way for smart glasses.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

They introduced dozens of different salad mixes to mainstream America.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan