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mainstream

[meyn-streem] / ˈmeɪnˌstrim /


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It was the birth of the first mainstream large language model, or LLM.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

The mainstream media, however, treated the event as big news, and many pundits seemed surprised that the black congregants actually applauded the message.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander