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
Beyond simply brightening someone else’s day, a smile can also uplift your mindset and approach in business environments, Cuban said.
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
One insider said about Meghan Markle’s mindset about this.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2025
With an objectivist mindset, Cendes argues that existence exists whether an individual is aware of it or not.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
This requires both a flexible mindset and robust systems.
—Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
One insider said about Meghan Markle’s mindset about this.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2025
With an objectivist mindset, Cendes argues that existence exists whether an individual is aware of it or not.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
This requires both a flexible mindset and robust systems.
—Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
Noun
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The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Now comes the exciting or fear-inducing part, depending on your perspective, salary negotiations.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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But from a social perspective, disgrace and ruin were very real, pressing threats.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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“Mind-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-set. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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