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
There’s still developmental work ahead, but his length, athletic upside and grinder mentality give him a real shot to outperform his draft slot.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Hitschler said that type of blue-collar mentality from Chesney dates to their days at the Division III level when both coaches worked at Salve Regina in 2011.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite posting a losing record in Chicago, Donovan has inspired deep loyalty at all levels of the organization for his work ethic, attention to detail and player-first mentality.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The energy crises of the 1970s put the nail in the coffin of that mentality.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Hitschler said that type of blue-collar mentality from Chesney dates to their days at the Division III level when both coaches worked at Salve Regina in 2011.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite posting a losing record in Chicago, Donovan has inspired deep loyalty at all levels of the organization for his work ethic, attention to detail and player-first mentality.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The energy crises of the 1970s put the nail in the coffin of that mentality.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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The story is something of a palimpsest, with Romvari’s own perspective intertwining with the character’s and conveying a sense of being both inside and outside the action.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s left is a false sense of urgency that will lead to a budget finalized mostly in the dark, with too many decisions made by staffers and lobbyists.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s true, said one former counterterrorism official with direct knowledge of the intelligence involved, but there was more to the story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration connects the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company’s supply chain intelligence platform—which enables brands to map suppliers, manage sourcing data and validate claims—with Trimco’s labeling, packaging and RFID infrastructure.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Big Bang Theory followed a group of socially awkward scientist friends navigating work, friendship and relationships, with Parsons portraying Sheldon Cooper, a brilliant but eccentric physicist known for his rigid routines, lack of social awareness and sharp intellect.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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As one of the nation’s most consequential legal thinkers and scholars, Heather Gerken has long directed her fierce intellect toward defending free and fair elections, a strong civic architecture, and the rule of law.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the status quo is upended by the arrival of Kyra Marshall (Anika Noni Rose), a woman with young kids who wants a stop sign for safety reasons.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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If nerves come up, that’s part of the process, not a reason to stop.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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