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
Not because Leclerc is a bad driver, but because Ferrari hasn’t shown the mindset, the stability, and the operational strength to help either of its drivers fight for a championship.
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Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 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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Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 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
Noun
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Together, the stories aim to show how our attitude toward animals is largely dependent on context and species.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Considering the misguided attitudes of many Gen Z voters, there’s no time to waste.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
Noun
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From a fantasy perspective, Ronaldo’s appeal is straightforward.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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That perspective appears to be shared by Mattingly, who coached Bichette during his time with the Blue Jays organization.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Mind-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-set. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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