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as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Recent Examples of open-minded
That environment not only welcomed me, but also expanded my worldview, deepened my appreciation for other cultures, and shaped me into a more open-minded and compassionate person.
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Jonathan De Caro, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
But this doesn’t look like a diligent, open-minded search for the truth.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
The seller may be more apt to pick some of the other types of loans, be more open-minded to taking a smaller down payment, be more open to a buyer's concession or more willing to loosen up some terms.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The decision sparked a regional debate over religious and traditional attire as opposed to the habits of more open-minded beachgoers.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Jonathan De Caro, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
But this doesn’t look like a diligent, open-minded search for the truth.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
The seller may be more apt to pick some of the other types of loans, be more open-minded to taking a smaller down payment, be more open to a buyer's concession or more willing to loosen up some terms.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The decision sparked a regional debate over religious and traditional attire as opposed to the habits of more open-minded beachgoers.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
Adjective
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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels scanned the field, found no receiver open and decided to tuck the ball and run.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Aug. 2025
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Despite that, Prince Harry has been open about seeking reconciliation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Aug. 2025
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Since taking office in a snap election in June, the liberal Lee has taken steps to lower tensions with the nuclear-armed North, and the issue is one where he is expected to find common ground with Trump, who still boasts of his historic summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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In doing so, the governor cited a state Supreme Court decision from last month, in which the court's liberal majority limited the ability of the Legislature's powerful Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules to block regulations issued by the executive branch.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Being receptive to these new requirements should be core for any company.—
Giuliana Corbo,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Future of Voting, One Step at a Time As governments and election officials become more receptive to the idea of alternative voting practices, insights from the Philippines' recent national election can guide future elections.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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United wanted a goalkeeper who could reshape the way the team built from the back, act as an extra outfield player and push them toward a more progressive style of play.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Yet the party’s soul-searching has inspired a robust discussion in left-leaning digital media circles about the path forward, which is clearly fueling interest in liberal and progressive writers, podcasters, and posters.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Liberal means generous, broad-minded, tolerant, worldly, seeking acculturation and education, and using government to aid collective human flourishing.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Plus, a lot of social policies that many Californians consider beneficent and broad-minded that, to put it mildly, others around the country consider much less so.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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And when goals did go in, the unconventional trajectory of the Jabulani was oddly fascinating.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The hero’s journey on this show is achieving their unconventional American dream.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fight was one of the most astonishing diplomatic meetings in modern presidential history.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Reviewing history, the likelihood is the antiquated blast furnaces and systems in place will be demolished and replaced with modern technology involving robotics or they will simply be demolished to eliminate competition.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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He was taught by the radical abolitionist Gilbert Wakefield, and his father was a friend and admirer of the Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, whose ideas helped inspire the French Revolution.—
Roy Scranton,
The Conversation,
22 Aug. 2025
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This radical philosopher inspires Margret and Heinz Wittmer (Sydney Sweeney, Daniel Brühl) and their young son to follow and farm.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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