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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And the benefits of keeping an open mind early on may be more relevant now than ever, as opportunities have become slimmer for recent graduates. Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025 Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, a cozy blanket and an open mind to create change through knowledge via a powerful book. Essence, 9 Dec. 2025 Try to keep an open mind today. Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 At a time when our most cherished civic and moral ideals are threatened, an open mind is more valuable than ever. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2025.

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