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as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Recent Examples of open-minded
For the open-minded, the best could be yet to come.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Last week, Antetokounmpo turned heads as it was revealed that the two-time MVP is 'open-minded' to a trade.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The intention here is to take an open-minded look at AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacement of the artist, examining models that will keep artists in the driver’s seat.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 May 2025
According to a 2018 study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, cannabis, especially strains rich in CBD and low to moderate in THC, can help reduce anxiety, encourage focus, and foster open-minded thinking—ideal for tarot sessions where clarity and presence are key.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Last week, Antetokounmpo turned heads as it was revealed that the two-time MVP is 'open-minded' to a trade.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The intention here is to take an open-minded look at AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacement of the artist, examining models that will keep artists in the driver’s seat.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 May 2025
According to a 2018 study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, cannabis, especially strains rich in CBD and low to moderate in THC, can help reduce anxiety, encourage focus, and foster open-minded thinking—ideal for tarot sessions where clarity and presence are key.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
Adjective
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Everything’s ready to go, except one question remains—curtains open or closed?—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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For liberal leaning shows, that number shrinks significantly, around 1 million for MSNBC and 558,000 for CNN.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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The decision was 7-2 with two of the court’s liberal justices dissenting.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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And people were really receptive to what was dropped.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Date nights and one-on-one time have helped Haven and Aaron be more receptive to each other’s needs when sharing the responsibilities for their family.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Bloomberg’s differences with Mamdani, who has expressed anti-Israel views on top of his progressive plan to make child care and buses free in the city, likely motivated him to get involved.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Wilcox’s 10 signings — mostly loans and free agents — formed the bedrock of a side that returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking, under a young, progressive manager in Russell Martin, who Wilcox also brought in from Swansea.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.—
Adrienne Raphel,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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Instead of articulating a compelling vision that could spark a broad-minded counterpunch to narrow-minded populism, Newsom has taken an oddly defeatist course in his first podcasts.—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Use generative prompts during ideation to spark unconventional ideas that can act as creative springboards.—
Anusha Nerella,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Palmeiras have a very attractive style of football, and Porto did some impressive, and in places unconventional, defending.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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But the most powerful flare measured with modern methods was in 2003.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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She was surprised by how spacious the kitchen is, especially for a tiny home—the clean look, modern finishes, and extra cabinet space caught her eye the most.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The festivities end on June 22 with KC Defender’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Cookout, which will celebrate the history of radical Black resistance.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Sly also made sure fashion and aesthetic choices played a role with the group as a whole: Sly & the Family Stone was a band composed of men and women who were Black and white, who had the freedom to dress themselves for the stage, all of which were radical at the time.—
Hillary Crosley Coker,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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