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
More investment into chronically underfunded European defense is key, but security experts are increasingly warning that a big shift in mindset is needed across the board too.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
After leaning heavily on inexperienced young players or hitters deep into their 30s in an effort to stitch something together, Lowe's arrival signals a shift in mindset.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The champion’s mindset—persnickety, hyper-critical, focused—is back.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
With Uranus in Gemini, you’re invited to align your money mindset with your curiosity instead of duty.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
After leaning heavily on inexperienced young players or hitters deep into their 30s in an effort to stitch something together, Lowe's arrival signals a shift in mindset.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The champion’s mindset—persnickety, hyper-critical, focused—is back.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
With Uranus in Gemini, you’re invited to align your money mindset with your curiosity instead of duty.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mind-set
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
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Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The book also shines a prominent light on how attitudes toward certain drugs have changed over time by showing when and where they were embraced.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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His latest book tackles the heady topic of consciousness from several different perspectives.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Judges will look for proposals that reinterpret the accessory through innovative forms, unexpected materials or new cultural and social perspectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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