mainstreaming

[ meyn-stree-ming ]

/ ˈmeɪnˌstri mɪŋ /

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noun

integration of children with special educational problems, as a physical handicap, into conventional classes and school activities.

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Origin of mainstreaming

First recorded in 1975–80; mainstream + -ing¹

Words nearby mainstreaming

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How to use mainstreaming in a sentence

Over the past year, Mark Zuckerberg has campaigned so hard for the mainstreaming of the “metaverse” that he changed the name of one of the world’s most powerful companies to reflect his ambitions.
Stop taking billionaires at their word|Rebecca Jennings|November 23, 2022|Vox
I’ve been trying to do my part to warn about the violent cost of GOP hate resulting from the right-wing mainstreaming of conspiracy theories.
Don’t Act Surprised, We Knew the Right Was Stoking Violence|Wajahat Ali|November 23, 2022|The Daily Beast
I don’t love everything about the mainstreaming of science fiction and fantasy these days, but I definitely do love that it allows the casting of A-list talent to portray it, and his presence in this series is a prime example.
6 Ways The Witcher's Second Season Improves Upon the First|Leigh Butler|December 17, 2021|Time
The cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase in April became the first major cryptocurrency company to go public in the US, signifying the mainstreaming of blockchain-based currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and dogecoin.
Elon Musk says he’s breaking up with bitcoin|Rani Molla|June 4, 2021|Vox

Starting last year, Sun says, the company’s customer base started to really diversify beyond just tech companies—another indicator Sun points to as the mainstreaming of fertility benefits.
Exclusive: Carrot Fertility closes $24 million Series B in a sign of the sector’s strength|Beth Kowitt|August 18, 2020|Fortune
Still, the criticisms have stung, particularly in the age of post-Mitt Romney Mormon mainstreaming.
The Core Mormon Teaching the LDS Church Didn’t Jettison|Jay Michaelson|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since launching in 2009, the company has expanded to 34 countries, mainstreaming on-demand private transportation.
Uber’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Surge Pricing. What If It’s Sexual Harassment by Drivers?|Olivia Nuzzi|March 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was the grunge trend, of course, and the mainstreaming of hip-hop gear.
Finally! ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Is Hollywood’s First 1990s Period Piece|Andrew Romano|December 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And they are also an unparalleled statement of the mainstreaming of Palestinians and Palestine in the United States.
Palestine's Washington Showcase|Hussein Ibish|October 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Muslim Americans made significant progress in mainstreaming themselves and their image with their compatriots.
Boston Marathon Attacks Will Now Define Terrorism For Americans|Hussein Ibish|April 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I am proud that the United States leads the world in mainstreaming and treating disabled people.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various