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mainstream

Meaning of mainstream

for a small group

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British English/ˈmeɪnstriːm/
American English/ˈmeɪnstriːm/
Russian transcription[mɐˈsovɨj]
mainstream
mainstream - массовый
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mainstream usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Яркие принты перешли с подиумов в массовые магазины.

Bold prints moved from runway shows to mainstream stores.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она предпочитает независимые марки массовой моде.

She prefers indie labels to mainstream fashion.

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mainstream belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

mainstreamмассовый
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

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What's the difference between mainstream / popular / mass / massive / conventional / established

🇬🇧English
mainstream

refers to ideas, tastes or styles accepted by the majority or by mainstream culture

B2Very Often

The band's move from underground to the mainstream changed their audience.

Переход группы из андеграунда в мейнстрим изменил её аудиторию.

🇬🇧English

liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people; emphasizes popularity rather than cultural status

B2Very Often

That style became popular after celebrities started wearing it.

Этот стиль стал популярным после того, как его начали носить знаменитости.

🇬🇧English

used to describe things intended for or involving large numbers of people; slightly more formal/focused on 'the masses'

B2Often

Mass entertainment often sacrifices challenge for accessibility.

Массовые развлечения часто жертвуют сложностью ради доступности.

🇬🇧English

stresses great size, scale or intensity; sometimes used to mean 'involving large numbers' but primarily means 'huge'

B2Very Often

There was a massive turnout for the fashion show.

На показе мод было массовое (огромное) число зрителей.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes conformity with established norms or usual practice rather than sheer popularity

B2Often

Conventional fashion tends to follow safe, established cuts.

Конвенциональная мода обычно следует безопасным, устоявшимся силуэтам.

E
🇬🇧English
established

highlights longevity, recognition or institutional acceptance rather than immediate popularity

B2Often

Established designers often set mainstream trends.

Устоявшиеся дизайнеры часто задают тенденции мейнстрима.

🇬🇧English

based on long-established customs or styles; stresses continuity with the past rather than current mass appeal

B2Very Often

Traditional styles often cycle back into mainstream popularity.

Традиционные стили часто возвращаются в мейнстрим.

P
🇬🇧English
prevailing

indicates what is currently most common or dominant in a particular context; temporal emphasis

C1Often

The prevailing trend this season favours neutral colours.

Преобладающая тенденция в этом сезоне отдаёт предпочтение нейтральным цветам.

D
🇬🇧English
dominant

having the greatest influence, control or prevalence in a situation; stresses power or influence rather than mere popularity

B2Very Often

One dominant trend set the tone for the entire season.

Одна доминирующая тенденция задала тон всему сезону.

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mainstream translation: массовый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce mainstream

/ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream translation

массовый

mainstream examples

Bold prints moved from runway shows to mainstream stores.

mainstream transcription

/ˈmeɪnstriːm/, /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

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mainstream meaning: what does it mean?

for a small group

mainstream pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

mainstream is pronounced as /ˈmeɪnstriːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

mainstream definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Bold prints moved from runway shows to mainstream stores. Translation: Яркие принты перешли с подиумов в массовые магазины.

Is mainstream part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, mainstream (массовый) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is mainstream part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, mainstream (массовый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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