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
Maintaining a positive mindset at work delivers a morning breakthrough as the moon harmonizes with Mars.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
What's more, Andoh revealed what's driving Lady Danbury's mindset in season 4.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Though the circumstances are (obviously) not ideal, Kim seems to be approaching the Olympics with a resilient mindset.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
The leftist Swedish journalist Maciej Zaremba made a similar point, accusing his fellow-progressives of an ironically provincial mind-set.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
What's more, Andoh revealed what's driving Lady Danbury's mindset in season 4.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Though the circumstances are (obviously) not ideal, Kim seems to be approaching the Olympics with a resilient mindset.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
The leftist Swedish journalist Maciej Zaremba made a similar point, accusing his fellow-progressives of an ironically provincial mind-set.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-set
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
Noun
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This simply involves a little accommodation, a friendly attitude and cooperation.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The mom credited the school with helping her son go from struggling academically to making honor roll — twice — and changing his attitude about school in general after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 Your perspective could carry extra weight today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the play, which begins as historic epic and becomes, for Goethe, increasing personal and interior, Egmont gains perspective on the complexities of his place in politics by contemplating nature and being.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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