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Recent Examples of open-mindedness
The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
His strategy to win statewide relies on persuasion and good, old-fashioned Iowan open-mindedness—if such a thing still exists.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Paris provided a level of open-mindedness to not only Kelly’s artistry but also his personal life.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
For old and new leaders, open-mindedness is crucial, as both can learn from each other.
—David Morel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Gail Heltzer attributes it to the group’s open-mindedness and inherent chemistry.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
That open-mindedness has paid huge dividends with him in particular.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
His strategy to win statewide relies on persuasion and good, old-fashioned Iowan open-mindedness—if such a thing still exists.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Paris provided a level of open-mindedness to not only Kelly’s artistry but also his personal life.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
For old and new leaders, open-mindedness is crucial, as both can learn from each other.
—David Morel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Gail Heltzer attributes it to the group’s open-mindedness and inherent chemistry.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
That open-mindedness has paid huge dividends with him in particular.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mindedness
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Start with a low-strength over-the-counter retinol two or three nights a week and apply it over moisturizer rather than on bare skin, then build frequency as tolerance grows.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Quitting cold turkey is faster and can reset tolerance in one to two weeks.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Though most people understand the need for sunscreen, many don’t realize that the brain, like the skin, is an organ with exquisite receptivity to the outside world.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But it has rarely been managed with such apparent indifference to its own contradictions.—
Shirvin Zeinalzadeh,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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This is a distortion of the law, and a display of callous indifference to the tragedies that moved Congress to pass the Refugee Act.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
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His receptiveness and work are making an impression.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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As the number of men sharing beauty content online grew, so did brands' receptiveness to partnering with male makeup artists for partnerships.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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As a result, some players felt the robot lacked the responsiveness and natural flow needed for enjoyable gameplay.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Symptoms of prolonged deficiency include ventroflexion of the neck (bending the head toward the floor); mental dullness (confusion, lethargy, non-responsiveness, failing to interact, low energy); vision changes; wobbly walking, circling, or falling; seizures; and weakness and lethargy.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Noun
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But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
16 Dec. 2025
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Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Erdozain writes with a poet’s concision but a maximalist’s zeal, leaving no room in his historical account for any doubt that American exceptionalism has been a singularly detrimental force.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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When the camp comes into view–which can be in as short as 45 minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your eagerness for wildlife spotting versus the desire of simply getting to your tent and relaxing—another wow factor sets in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The trade elevated the Rams to Super Bowl favorites and is yet another blockbuster deal swung by GM Les Snead, whose eagerness to use his draft picks in trades for star veterans has kept the Rams among the NFL’s top teams during coach Sean McVay’s decade on the sideline.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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“Open-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mindedness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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