as in sense
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Recent Examples of mentality
Not just tactics but mindset, preparation, mentality etc.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 2 June 2025
This kind of deliberate polarization does not serve our fellow human beings and perpetuates a constant ‘us and them’ mentality.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
But his mentality as a foundational thing has stuck with us in a very good way.
—Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Foundation ownership challenges traditional shareholder capitalism's profit-first mentality and is gaining recognition as a viable way to control large public companies.
—Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 2 June 2025
This kind of deliberate polarization does not serve our fellow human beings and perpetuates a constant ‘us and them’ mentality.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
But his mentality as a foundational thing has stuck with us in a very good way.
—Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Foundation ownership challenges traditional shareholder capitalism's profit-first mentality and is gaining recognition as a viable way to control large public companies.
—Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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Unethical competitive intelligence is, unfortunately, usually par for the course in the software industry.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Chinese companies are mandated by law to assist China's intelligence agencies when needed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Or maybe, for a million reasons, your recent expectations of how family life should be are not aligned with reality.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Martino abruptly resigned due to personal reasons and Miami hired Messi’s long-time friend and former Barcelona and Argentina team-mate Javier Mascherano as head coach.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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