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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
a broad-minded philosophy of parenting
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as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
we have to be broad-minded on this issue, since traditional solutions no longer work
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Recent Examples of broad-minded
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
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Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Instead of articulating a compelling vision that could spark a broad-minded counterpunch to narrow-minded populism, Newsom has taken an oddly defeatist course in his first podcasts.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broad-minded to take his own side in a fight.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
In his view, modern artists weren’t educated or broad-minded enough to break new ground.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Yes, Trump contradicted the business establishment on trade and immigration, and some Republican legislators have criticized corporations for being too broad-minded on social issues.
—Timothy Noah, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Instead of articulating a compelling vision that could spark a broad-minded counterpunch to narrow-minded populism, Newsom has taken an oddly defeatist course in his first podcasts.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broad-minded to take his own side in a fight.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
In his view, modern artists weren’t educated or broad-minded enough to break new ground.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Yes, Trump contradicted the business establishment on trade and immigration, and some Republican legislators have criticized corporations for being too broad-minded on social issues.
—Timothy Noah, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-minded
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Leading the charge for the religious parents was lawyer Eric Baxter, who got a grilling from the court's three liberal justices.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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The court’s three liberal justices all vigorously challenged the parents’ request in the case, seeing opt-out rights as a slippery slope.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The idea is that, in an age where every decision can be micro-analysed on TV and social media, the RFEF wants to be open and transparent.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Joseph Tobin Joseph Tobin, 72, is a highly progressive candidate for the Church and has amassed substantial influence in the U.S.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The mixed messaging would presage his style as a pontiff whose doctrinal conservatism would blend with increasingly progressive public statements.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court has been receptive to similar arguments in other cases about taxpayer dollars flowing to religious schools.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charge per head, charge for results, or test what your audience is receptive to.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The ability to influence others and follow through on commitments becomes more essential in the modern world.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Many modern parents are more likely to soothe a cranky baby with a smartphone than a pacifier.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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When the team is collaborative and open-minded, the ideas flow freely, leading to more creative campaigns.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the other side of the ideological divide are Cardinal Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto), a fierce critic of the late pope who thinks the church has become too open-minded, and Cardinal Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati), who believes gay people should be condemned to prison, then hell.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That meant the movie, which sees an unconventional band of antiheroes brought together to combat a supervillain, escaped a decision by China to curb Hollywood imports earlier this month as part of its retaliation against the United States.—
Casey Hall and Sophie Yu,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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From backing unconventional shows like Stranger Things to challenging Hollywood’s release models, Netflix has cultivated a ‘risk position’ that runs through its culture, structure, leadership, and decision-making.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Living in Mexico is a radical act of joy, freedom, and reclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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But against the inertia of an institution built to resist change, even symbolic gestures can seem radical.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Broad-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-minded. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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