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as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Recent Examples of open-minded
Aside from telling workers to work hard, talk succinctly, and develop empathy, Dimon advised workers to remain open-minded, especially in an era in which career trajectories are swiftly changing.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The service Staff are open-minded and friendly—qualities underpinned by a quiet mastery of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike last April, when the Dolphins seemingly felt compelled to address defensive line after ignoring it in free agency, Miami should be able to enter April’s NFL Draft with a more open-minded approach.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Be teachable and engage in open-minded conversations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The service Staff are open-minded and friendly—qualities underpinned by a quiet mastery of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike last April, when the Dolphins seemingly felt compelled to address defensive line after ignoring it in free agency, Miami should be able to enter April’s NFL Draft with a more open-minded approach.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Be teachable and engage in open-minded conversations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for open-minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
Adjective
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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With Latinos comprising a plurality of California’s population, the absence of a leading candidate of color reflects broader institutional shortcomings rather than problems created by an open field.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The resulting back and forth on social media, between the campaign and its liberal critics, consumed much of the race’s final days.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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The court’s three liberal justices publicly dissented, saying the case is still working its way through lower courts and there was no need to step in now.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The country is a perfect destination to start practicing a more laissez-faire approach to travel, with a culture that’s receptive to others and characters who are happy to put you on the right path.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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That may not be title contention in year one of the project, but if the team is as receptive to significant on-field changes as Wells has suggested, 2026 could bring along actual progress instead of another reset.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bobby Pulido is facing physician Ada Cuellar, a more progressive candidate endorsed by Crockett — another test of how much primary voters weigh party and ideological loyalty against the premise of electability.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Democrats are facing a tense primary of their own for the same seat, in what has become a progressive versus progressive standoff over how to win in a place where the party has lost ground and influence.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Claire Danes, left, and Brittany Snow in The Beast in Me Chris Saunders—Netflix Advertisement Aggie is supposed to be writing a broad-minded book on the unlikely friendship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Nov. 2025
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Liberal means generous, broad-minded, tolerant, worldly, seeking acculturation and education, and using government to aid collective human flourishing.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Crawford modeled a plunging pinstripe vest featuring an unconventional wrap closure, pairing it with matching trousers.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The two strike up a somewhat unconventional romance after meeting on Christmas in Colin’s local pub wherein their first date involves a back-alley blowjob and little conversation.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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During the upcoming parliamentary meeting this year, policymakers are also expected to release details of a new five-year development plan, the 15th such program in China's modern history.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Simultaneously, the rise of populist, authoritarian leaders and the radical right is destabilizing democracies.—
Time,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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State preemption at this sweeping level is a radical departure from the current system.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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