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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Start with a hoarding-first strategy, but keep an open mind when an unexpected opportunity presents itself.
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Now, a few days after headlining Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, Benét is schooling me on health, authenticity, and the ability to keep an open mind.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Keep an open mind, as an erratic square between Mars and Uranus on June 15 could shake things up in unpredictable ways and result in some reckless behavior.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
Approach them with an open mind and focus on getting to know your teammates as people rather than just professional contacts.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Now, a few days after headlining Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, Benét is schooling me on health, authenticity, and the ability to keep an open mind.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Keep an open mind, as an erratic square between Mars and Uranus on June 15 could shake things up in unpredictable ways and result in some reckless behavior.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
Approach them with an open mind and focus on getting to know your teammates as people rather than just professional contacts.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 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 Jul. 2025.
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