mainstreaming

American  

[mayn-stree-ming] / ˈmeɪnˌstri mɪŋ /

noun

1. integration of children with special educational needs, such as a physical or mental disability, into conventional classes and school activities.

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Etymology

Origin of mainstreaming

First recorded in 1975–80; mainstream + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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mainstreaming

A: The listing of our two currency-hedged exchange-traded commodities is a function of the mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies as an asset class.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

“The mainstreaming of anime at the theatrical box office is a really significant part of what happened this year and a really good sign,” Rothman said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025

In a shift, some major financial services companies are now giving recommendations on cryptocurrency allocation, reflecting growing client demand and the mainstreaming of crypto through regulated ETFs and online trading platforms.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 4, 2025

But the setup does seem to invite the antipathy of longtime Simenon fans by mainstreaming their favorite character and making him more or less lovably peculiar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025

I am proud that the United States leads the world in mainstreaming and treating disabled people.

From State of the Union Address by Jimmy Carter

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