2
: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing
—usually used in combination
narrow-minded
health-minded
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in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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All of these shifts should be music to the ears of every career-minded professional who seeks to bring their real selves to work every day in support of their careers, teams, and organizations.
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Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In our world of cinema, for instance, platforms like Instagram and Letterboxd have inspired a contemporary wave of internationally-minded cinephilia.
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19 June 2026
The evidence points to a near-consensus within a decision-making order that has grown more collective and more security-minded since the war stripped it of leaders who dominated the system, particularly former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Following a premiere in the international narrative competition at Tribeca, Sanders’ thoroughly accessible, audience-friendly film should be a popular selection on the fest circuit, and merits thoughtful handling by inclusivity-minded distributors.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 June 2026
In our world of cinema, for instance, platforms like Instagram and Letterboxd have inspired a contemporary wave of internationally-minded cinephilia.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
The evidence points to a near-consensus within a decision-making order that has grown more collective and more security-minded since the war stripped it of leaders who dominated the system, particularly former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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minded
adjective
mind·ed
ˈmīn-dəd 
1
: having a specified kind of mind
narrow-minded
2
: greatly interested in something specified
bargain-minded customers
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