Mainstream
Mainstream noun - The prevailing current of thought.
Public and mainstream are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Public" instead an adjective "Mainstream".
Public
Public adjective - Not known by only a select few.
Mainstream and public are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mainstream" instead an adjective "Public".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Another critical darling that was ignored by the public and mainstream radio.
Source: Critical Dissonance -
During the ending, that same reporter is one of many covering Nick's fall from grace, once his corrupt history is made public to the mainstream media.
Source: Film / Snake Eyes - A party normally in strong contention nominates a more radical or philosophically principled candidate, whose proposals are too far out of the mainstream to garner much public support.
Source: Landslide Election
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