as in attitude
a particular way of thinking
politicians trying to understand the mind-set of voters She had the mind-set of a champion.
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Recent Examples of mind-set
That mindset is worth preserving, adds Gizzy Rawlins, executive chef of Ela in Atlanta.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
There’s a classist hierarchy with Chairwoman Park at the top, Josh and Lindsay in the middle, and Austin and Ashley at the bottom, and as Josh and Lindsay face off against Austin and Ashley, Lee and his collaborators sketch out a world ruled by a scarcity mind-set.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
But there was a seismic shift in the mind-set and in the approach of the Lebanese government toward Hezbollah.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Imagine the mind-set of a person whose job was taken away by automation.
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IEEE Spectrum,
12 May 2022
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
There’s a classist hierarchy with Chairwoman Park at the top, Josh and Lindsay in the middle, and Austin and Ashley at the bottom, and as Josh and Lindsay face off against Austin and Ashley, Lee and his collaborators sketch out a world ruled by a scarcity mind-set.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
But there was a seismic shift in the mind-set and in the approach of the Lebanese government toward Hezbollah.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Imagine the mind-set of a person whose job was taken away by automation.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
12 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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Beyond building technical skills — like using a sewing machine — Galvan began expanding her perspective on the fashion world itself.
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Still, the project demonstrated how alternative data sources can add another layer of perspective alongside traditional statistics.
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“Mind-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-set. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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