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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.

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Khan suggests having an open mind about what qualifies as reminiscence therapy, noting that even gathering with friends can tap into the power of this treatment. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Nov. 2025 This is the journey, and it has been characterized by bringing brands along that tend to have a more open mind to testing and learning and partnering closely with creators. James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025 But unlike Vance, who blamed much of his hometown’s misfortune on its residents, Macy approaches the Urbana of 2023 with an open mind. Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025 At critical points in my career, John was there with an open mind, an unflinching eye, and great guidance. Peter Zaffino, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for open mind

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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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