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
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
Research has also shown that a change in mindset can re-circuit the brain to handle stress more efficiently.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
This is a wild mind-set to approach a lifelong commitment with.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Imagine the mind-set of a person whose job was taken away by automation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 May 2022
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Research has also shown that a change in mindset can re-circuit the brain to handle stress more efficiently.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
This is a wild mind-set to approach a lifelong commitment with.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Imagine the mind-set of a person whose job was taken away by automation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 May 2022
See All Example Sentences for mind-set
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
Noun
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And yet, my attitude was 'This is special.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A lot depends on your goals and perspective.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The series brings a fresh perspective to Austen’s iconic story as Mary steps out of the shadows and into her own life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Mind-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-set. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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