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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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 That means the fan base probably won't have the most open mind for Robertson to win them over, but bigger surprises have certainly happened before. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 Jennifer Lopez is asking Super Bowl fans to keep an open mind. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025 Players, coaches and personnel executives have a more open mind about where players fit on rosters and among other players and how they can be used. Law Murray, New York Times, 7 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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