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Recent Examples of high-mindedness
That critique of American foreign policy – that US high-mindedness and democratic idealism conceal naked corporate interests – persisted through the Cold War and into the 21st Century.
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Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
In exchange, the company burnishes its halo of high-mindedness, receives the right to feature famous works on its T-shirts, and gets to stage events in empty galleries or under an iconic glass pyramid, furthering the idea that its interests lie in Life as much as in Wear.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet somehow, in a medium of heavy copper, Fischl captures the lithe, swaying, physical vitality of Ashe, as well as the high-mindedness of the man who was so committed to social causes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
In exchange, the company burnishes its halo of high-mindedness, receives the right to feature famous works on its T-shirts, and gets to stage events in empty galleries or under an iconic glass pyramid, furthering the idea that its interests lie in Life as much as in Wear.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet somehow, in a medium of heavy copper, Fischl captures the lithe, swaying, physical vitality of Ashe, as well as the high-mindedness of the man who was so committed to social causes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-mindedness
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For Democrats in the Florida Legislature, the long road back to respectability runs right along the Broward coastline.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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There is no slowdown on the road to respectability.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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This quiet movie still packs a mighty punch—a timeless lesson in the power of empathy and nobility to melt seemingly insurmountable differences.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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Understanding character and how potential virtues can manifest as vices is a starting point; however, knowing is not enough.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Scott cited fairness throughout the insurance marketplace as the primary reason for his veto.—
OLIVIA GIEGER VTDigger,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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He probably was not helped by having a fractured jaw, in fairness.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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One of the beauties of sports is that fans are forced to pick a side, but there is a stark difference in cheering for your side and aggressively cheering against the opposition with zero form of decency.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Our reputation in the world restored, with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Empathy, service orientation and conscientiousness are genuine assets the for-profit world could learn from.—
Patrick Jinks,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Two programs Dudamel led in March were powerful examples of civic conscientiousness.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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Building a reputation for trustworthiness and fairness through transparent actions and accountability also helps reinforce one’s incorruptibility.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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While critics say these changes are merely cosmetic, many ordinary Bangladeshis have been sold on the veneer of incorruptibility that comes from a theological under-pinning.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“High-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-mindedness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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