large-minded

adjective

Definition of large-mindednext
as in modern

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large-minded
  1. modern
  2. permissive
  3. lenient
  4. tolerant
  5. forbearing
  6. contemporary
  7. advanced
Adjective
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • From Mudmee Thai silk to handwoven indigo cotton sourced from Don Koi, textiles were reworked using modern techniques such as laser cutting — which also showcased the influence of India through the brand’s Thai identity.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • Cultural differences are also a concern, particularly with tourists visiting countries with much less permissive societies than the one they are used to.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Ink shows how Thatcher’s right-wing populism originated in the permissive society of the late ’60s.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of permissive
Adjective
  • The same day, Cornell issued a second statement, welcoming the prosecutor’s announcement and pushing back on claims of lenient discipline.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters of Proposition 132 say lenient criminal penalties are among the reasons.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of lenient
Adjective
  • And once established, it’s known to be deeply drought-tolerant.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • If there is enough soil between the roots, shade-tolerant groundcovers may also work.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of tolerant
Adjective
  • With the economy in the doldrums, the public is less forbearing.
    — Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Definition of forbearing
Adjective
  • The focus, according to their proposal, will be on contexts of appropriation, chains of ownership, and the significance of the artifacts to contemporary Cameroon.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Scandium’s role in aerospace and advanced technology Rare earth separation involves converting mixed material into individual oxides used across advanced manufacturing and other strategic industries.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Scotti has tried to find out from Fort Worth police if advanced DNA technology, known as forensic genetic genealogy, might move Gloria’s case forward.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of advanced
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“Large-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large-minded. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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