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mainstreamer

American

[meyn-stree-mer] / ˈmeɪnˌstri mər /

noun

a member of the mainstream.

Etymology

Origin of mainstreamer

First recorded in 1960–65; mainstream + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Think of Albanese as a 59-year old Joe Biden, a mainstreamer with the common touch and long experience — he’s been in Parliament since he was 33.

From Washington Post • May 24, 2022

Of course, but the average mainstreamer isn’t seeking quality for qualities sake, and the average enthusiast is willing to pay way more for perceived quality.

From Forbes • Mar. 15, 2014

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