nonmainstream

adjective

Definition of nonmainstreamnext
as in idiosyncratic

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Recent Examples of nonmainstream And when the filibuster threatened to block Gorsuch—that is, when it was poised to accomplish its alleged purpose of thwarting nonmainstream nominees—Republicans killed it. — Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Magazine, 7 Apr. 2017 Assaults against Western targets, churches and nonmainstream Islamic groups have preoccupied Indonesian security agencies for the past 15 years. — Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmainstream
  1. idiosyncratic
  2. out-there
  3. nonconformist
  4. unorthodox
  5. unconventional
  6. outrageous
  7. confounding
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  • This statement also permeates the work of rapper Alkoy, who on Valle Chakal Ki sampled idiosyncratic records from Salta, foregrounding the handmade drums and dramatic guitars that boom in every plaza.
    — Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
  • For a native speaker of Chilean Spanish, English required some adjustment — especially the idiosyncratic English in McDonagh’s screenplay about two CIA agents dispatched to a remote Chilean island on the eve of the 1973 coup.
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of idiosyncratic
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  • None of it feels remotely tied to the zeitgeist, instead showing an artist galvanized by their own out-there proclivities and exhilarated by the limitations of whatever ramshackle gear might be lying around a home studio.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For music this uncompromising and out-there, the process is just as, if not more, important as the result.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of out-there
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  • This dogmatic approach to revolutionary citizenship led to the horrible treatment of any perceived as nonconformist, such as LGBTQ people, hippies or punks.
    — Juan Carlos Albarran, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • In the end, Levine’s profile of the nonconformist genius reveals just how superb a dancer Cole was.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of nonconformist
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  • But the Tigers have the clear advantage on paper, even as rivalries can bring out unorthodox circumstances.
    — PJ Green October 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scoring points in the most unorthodox ways against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of unorthodox
Adjective
  • Fashion brands have been experimenting with livelier and more unconventional footwear designs in general lately, and that means interesting uses of color.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While Aardvark hinted at Sakurai’s appetite for the unconventional, The Eric Andre Show pushed that instinct further, cementing an approach that continues to inform his work.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of unconventional
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  • The mill is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and makes a still-outrageous 1,184 hp and 1,106 hp.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • She was asked what was the most outrageous thing she's ever done in the name of fashion.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of outrageous
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  • Its study of dark matter and dark energy could also give scientists new insights into two of the most confounding puzzles in astronomy.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Grief is one of the most confounding aspects of the human experience.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of confounding

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“Nonmainstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmainstream. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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