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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
Naumov is no stranger to this resilient mentality.
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Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
For Quill, mentality is far more important than technical skills in a player.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
So that’s just my mentality going into the game.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Another is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
For Quill, mentality is far more important than technical skills in a player.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
So that’s just my mentality going into the game.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Another is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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Staying here gives you a genuine sense of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kamaru’s album, unlike more conventionally soothing strains of ambient music, reflected that thrumming sense of disquiet.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An array of former intelligence and law enforcement officials have received subpoenas in the investigation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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About 13 million barrels per day of crude oil transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, accounting for roughly 31% of global seaborne crude flows, data provided by market intelligence firm Kpler showed.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Does this sound like a trivial use of the human intellect?—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Respected by colleagues and clients alike, Silvia has built a reputation defined by consistency, intellect, and integrity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lawmakers in New Mexico also cited the intense immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota as a reason to limit cooperation with ICE.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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While Western thought often separates the two, in Chinese culture, emotion and reason are more deeply intertwined.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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