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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In that movie, Keating taught English and poetry, so his open mind and nonconformity worked.
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Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Cheryl Knecht, who founded Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio, has seen firsthand how far enthusiasm, an open mind and an appetite can take students.
—Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Love is spontaneous and electric at this time, so be sure to keep an open mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
The Vikings will keep an open mind.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Cheryl Knecht, who founded Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio, has seen firsthand how far enthusiasm, an open mind and an appetite can take students.
—Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Love is spontaneous and electric at this time, so be sure to keep an open mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
The Vikings will keep an open mind.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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 23 Apr. 2026.
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