open mind
noun
: a willingness to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
I know it's different, but try to keep an open mind.
Examples of open mind in a Sentence
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Try to keep an open mind to employees who leave and decide to return.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Visitors with an open mind will thrive here among the shelves, finding a wide variety of categories.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
An open mind will lead to unexpected opportunities and a chance to close one door while opening another.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
In fact, keeping an open mind on destinations and the exact dates of your trip is good advice for finding cheaper flights in general.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Keep an open mind, stay proactive, and remain adaptable to changes and challenges.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
However, Carlisle has taken an open mind into his experiments with what lineups can work with Siakam on the floor and he's been leaning toward going much bigger.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2024
In closing, emerging markets, particularly smaller markets in Eastern Europe and Africa, offer a wealth of opportunities for those willing to approach them with an open mind and a respectful, informed strategy.
—Senton Kacaniku, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Heading into 2024, my New Year’s resolution is to keep an open mind about the new versions of Fawlty Towers, Matlock, Who’s the Boss?, Baywatch, Ally McBeal… [sobs quietly into hands]
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—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2023
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Visitors with an open mind will thrive here among the shelves, finding a wide variety of categories.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
An open mind will lead to unexpected opportunities and a chance to close one door while opening another.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
In fact, keeping an open mind on destinations and the exact dates of your trip is good advice for finding cheaper flights in general.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Keep an open mind, stay proactive, and remain adaptable to changes and challenges.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
However, Carlisle has taken an open mind into his experiments with what lineups can work with Siakam on the floor and he's been leaning toward going much bigger.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2024
In closing, emerging markets, particularly smaller markets in Eastern Europe and Africa, offer a wealth of opportunities for those willing to approach them with an open mind and a respectful, informed strategy.
—Senton Kacaniku, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Heading into 2024, my New Year’s resolution is to keep an open mind about the new versions of Fawlty Towers, Matlock, Who’s the Boss?, Baywatch, Ally McBeal… [sobs quietly into hands]
1.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2023
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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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