1
as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
high-minded efforts to improve the lives of people who are less fortunate
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as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
she was too high-minded to admit publicly to watching trashy movies, but privately she loved them
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Recent Examples of high-minded
The company’s move underscores how the high-minded intentions that guided AI startups in their early years have increasingly collided with the pressures to make money and beat out the competition.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The opera offers a look at how the Civil War ended with high-minded statesmanship.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Their goals are high-minded (protecting the environment, improving workplace conditions, breaking up powerful interests, helping the poor), but their tools always involve taxation, regulation and government power.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
If the stakes laid out for Lady are simple enough, Nwosu saves complexity in her sketch of a city vast enough that a person could lose track of their dreams by sheer dint of distraction; the day-to-day business of survival slowly eroding anything more high-minded on the horizon.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The opera offers a look at how the Civil War ended with high-minded statesmanship.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Their goals are high-minded (protecting the environment, improving workplace conditions, breaking up powerful interests, helping the poor), but their tools always involve taxation, regulation and government power.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
If the stakes laid out for Lady are simple enough, Nwosu saves complexity in her sketch of a city vast enough that a person could lose track of their dreams by sheer dint of distraction; the day-to-day business of survival slowly eroding anything more high-minded on the horizon.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-minded
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Isn’t poetry the most noble of arts, the most sacred, the one nobody, far less someone devoted to writing, should question?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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For whatever reason, even the best of intentions and most noble of goals fall short sometimes.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Not even the pork choppers were as arrogant and scornful of voting rights as the current mob.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Of course, David went on to build one of the most illustrious careers in television with characters who are often arrogant, petty and unlikable by traditional media standards.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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For a player who isn’t exactly known for his defensive acumen, Dorofeyev made several great defensive plays with his stick.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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There’s nothing pretentious here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Crafted from 100 percent Italian calf suede and finished with smooth nappa leather, this crossbody bag is elegant from top to bottom without being pretentious.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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That could mean more high-density housing in several city neighborhoods, including the College Area, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, University Heights, Normal Heights, Rolando, Talmadge and downtown.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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In 2014, couturier Charles James' work went on display at the Met and guests embraced brilliant gowns with his grandiose touch.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Fuqua specifically used the historic hotel's grandiose architecture to set the scene for various scenes involving Michael's press and public appearances.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Heinicke signed off on his NFL career Thursday evening, taking to social media to announce his retirement after an honorable seven-season career with five teams.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The vast majority are honorable and conform their actions to the rules.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Then give the land back, you pompous charlatans.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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And the less said of the poorly mixed, pompous Machina, the better.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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“High-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-minded. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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