mainstream trend

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase 'mainstream trend' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a trend that has become widely accepted or popular. For example, "The rise in veganism has been a mainstream trend in recent years."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

13 human-written examples

The mainstream trend in psychology has been to leave aside this question of theoretical underpinning.

The Guardian

I am not sure the beauty industry will ever make matte lipstick a mainstream trend, though God knows it tries harder and harder each year.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

When multi-coloured hair, a technique that black women are still branded as "ghetto" for donning, came back as a mainstream trend last year, the most commonly lauded for sporting it were white women.

Independent

The sound is linked to a car culture, and its moment as a mainstream trend was brief, but it's been around since the mid-90s, and clearly has more strengths and possibilities than its faddish reception implied.

The Guardian - Music

The show, which includes vivid scenes of gay intimate life, is at the R-rated edge of a more mainstream trend that has produced at least a dozen gay characters on network TV shows this year.

The New York Times

The barriers to entry – having to have a headset or smartphone strapped to your face – are high, meaning only content that grabs viewers' imagination will likely convert an early adopter fad into a mainstream trend.

The Guardian - Business

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

47 human-written examples

From then on, he kept apart from the mainstream trends of his time.

The New York Times

When the situation comes to indoor localization, WiFi received signal strength (RSS), channel state information (CSI), and bluetooth form the mainstream trends.

Future Generation Computer Systems

Bridging the design gap between the 16bit era and the current gen machines, the likes of Sonic Adventure, Soul Calibur and Shenmue showed us where mainstream trends would be heading.

The Guardian - Tech

DJ Mustard's trademark bounce is indebted to the Bay Area's raucous hyphy movement a wave of abrasive, early-aughts party rap recorded in defiance of mainstream trends.

The New Yorker

Part of the success of US electronic music (or EDM, as they insist on calling it) has been the rejection of parts of dance culture that the British see as integral, such as drugs and a disengagement with mainstream trends.

The Guardian - Music

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "mainstream trend", consider the specific context. Ensure it accurately reflects a widely accepted or popular phenomenon rather than a niche interest.

Common error

Avoid labeling a small-scale occurrence as a "mainstream trend". Ensure there's sufficient evidence to support its widespread adoption before using the term.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "mainstream trend" functions as a noun phrase, typically serving as a subject complement or object to describe a widespread phenomenon or practice. Ludwig AI confirms that it is correct and usable in written English.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

70%

Science

20%

Wiki

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The term "mainstream trend" is a noun phrase used to describe a practice, style, or phenomenon that has become widely accepted or popular. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability in English writing. Primarily found in news and media sources, the phrase carries a neutral register. When employing this term, ensure the trend genuinely reflects widespread adoption to prevent overgeneralization. Alternatives such as "popular tendency" or "widely accepted practice" can be used to add variety while maintaining accuracy. Be sure to focus on credible sources, like the Guardian, The New York Times, and Forbes, when discussing mainstream trends.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

popular tendency

Focuses on the popularity aspect, replacing "mainstream" with a synonym and "trend" with "tendency".

common fashion

Substitutes "trend" with "fashion", implying a style or practice that is currently popular.

dominant pattern

Emphasizes the widespread and influential nature of the trend.

fashionable wave

Suggests a surge in popularity and style.

widely accepted practice

Replaces both "mainstream" and "trend" with more descriptive terms emphasizing acceptance and established behavior.

accepted vogue

Implies something is currently popular and has gained acceptance.

established norm

Highlights the acceptance and standardization of the trend within a particular context.

prevailing custom

Uses "prevailing" to convey the widespread nature and "custom" to represent the established practice.

rampant phenomenon

Conveys a widespread and rapidly increasing trend.

conventional movement

Focuses on the traditional or accepted nature of the trend.

FAQs

How can I use "mainstream trend" in a sentence?

You can use "mainstream trend" to describe a practice or style that has become widely popular or accepted. For example, "Sustainable fashion is becoming a "mainstream trend"".

What is another way to say "mainstream trend"?

Alternatives include "popular tendency", "widely accepted practice", or "common fashion", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it correct to say "a trend is mainstream"?

Yes, it is grammatically correct. Saying "a trend is mainstream" means that the trend has become widely accepted or popular.

What's the difference between "mainstream trend" and "emerging trend"?

"Mainstream trend" refers to something already widely adopted, while "emerging trend" describes something that is just starting to gain popularity or recognition.