broad-minded

adjective

ˈbrȯd-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce broad-minded (audio)
Definition of broad-mindednext
1
as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs a broad-minded philosophy of parenting

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2
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 Michael Landon’s long-running TV adaptation, which premiered in 1974, transformed Little House into comfort food, broad-minded but schmaltzy. — Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-minded
  1. liberal
  2. open
  3. progressive
  4. receptive
  5. modern
  6. open-minded
  7. unconventional
  8. radical
Adjective
  • But even as Vancouver has begun the painful process of revising its harm-reduction policies, the city still exerts a powerful hold on the imagination of liberal leaders in the United States.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of liberal
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  • Rodriguez was appointed after Republican senators held the seat open for three years, causing backed up court dockets, some experts said.
    — Julia Coin July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The driver eventually exited the vehicle, approached its open trunk and fired a gun into the trunk, according to authorities.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • The argument’s been just as lopsided in Michigan, where progressive candidates were first out with plans to limit data centers.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
  • Ideally, this new midfielder would be a progressive passer — something Everton also see in Hackney — who helps in possession, but can also distribute in a more direct manner at times.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • That gallery feels like the perfect frame for Aitken’s work, at once spacious and enfolding, spare and receptive to all that visual and sonic plushness.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • Consumers who understand a brand’s identity often require less convincing during the purchase process and may be more receptive to line extensions and product launches.
    — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of receptive
Adjective
  • Enforcing that guideline would preserve the darkness of the night sky and allow astronomers to continue cutting-edge science using modern telescopes.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • The menu is modern Dominican with international detours; think mofongo with crispy pork belly, fresh ceviches, seafood risotto, and desserts like flan and tres leches cake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • But also in-game tactically how to be flexible, how to be open-minded.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The latest report from 9to5Mac is still open-minded to a later keynote date.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of open-minded
Adjective
  • Halsey takes an unconventional approach to a button-up top at Guizo’s new flagship store in Los Angeles on July 23.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • Environmental regulations were already in place in 2008 when the unconventional Marcellus Shale gas boom began, but conventional drilling dates to the Drake well in 1859 – long before modern environmental oversight existed.
    — Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • More than anything, the reparations movement—despite being marginal for most of my life—is part of the Black radical tradition, and this is my inheritance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • In a season of Cassandras, the most radical thing a citizen can do may also be the most ordinary.
    — James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Definition of radical

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