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mainstream preference

[/ˈmeɪnstrim ˈprɛfərəns/]
nounpl: mainstream preferences
preferência convencional
1. A taste, choice, or liking that is widely shared by the general population or majority of society
The mainstream preference for streaming services has changed how people consume entertainment.
A preferência convencional por serviços de streaming mudou a forma como as pessoas consomem entretenimento.
2. A commonly accepted or popular choice within a market, culture, or demographic
The mainstream preference in fashion this season is minimalist designs.
A preferência convencional na moda nesta estação é por designs minimalistas.
Synonyms
popular preferenceconventional tastemajority choicecommon liking
Antonyms
niche preferencealternative tasteminority choiceunconventional preference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preferência convencional
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preferência mainstream
English term often used in urban, cosmopolitan contexts
Portugal
preferência dominante
alternative phrasing using 'dominante' instead of 'convencional'

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the crowd
go with the flow
keep up with the Joneses
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