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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One of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child is an open mind, a caring heart, and opportunities to learn to think critically for themselves.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Tupay encourages plus-size travelers to approach the park with an open mind.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Pabian encouraged those unfamiliar with the Lunar New Year to attend with curiosity and an open mind.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
General Daily Insight for February 16, 2026 Keeping an open mind could be crucial today.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Tupay encourages plus-size travelers to approach the park with an open mind.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Pabian encouraged those unfamiliar with the Lunar New Year to attend with curiosity and an open mind.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
General Daily Insight for February 16, 2026 Keeping an open mind could be crucial today.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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