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as in tolerance
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as in receptivity
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Recent Examples of open-mindedness
And offering recognition or rewards for demonstrating adaptability can also lead to more open-mindedness down the road.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Even with open-mindedness to sports betting as a commercial enterprise, the NFL prohibits its players from betting on NFL games or other league events, including the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
For old and new leaders, open-mindedness is crucial, as both can learn from each other.
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David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Gail Heltzer attributes it to the group’s open-mindedness and inherent chemistry.
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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.
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Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Even with open-mindedness to sports betting as a commercial enterprise, the NFL prohibits its players from betting on NFL games or other league events, including the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mindedness
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The common thread across all three practices is not a tolerance for uncertainty, but rather a resistance to institutional gravity that demands premature resolution.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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Their emotional awareness is a gift… but this almost all-consuming receptivity can easily result in them taking harmless jokes or silly comments personally.
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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.
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But anxieties about growing diversity and rising indifference had convinced many Americans of the need to enshrine Christianity in the Constitution.
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But by rejecting a public bill signing, Republicans worry that Trump is indicating a level of indifference to voters’ affordability concerns heading into November’s midterm elections.
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His receptiveness and work are making an impression.
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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.
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Patients look for clear information, convenient scheduling and responsiveness.
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Health coverage, career development visibility, recognition programs, engagement events, and genuine responsiveness from on-the-ground HR support—these aren’t extras that get added when the budget allows.
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The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
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But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.
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In the months since his Administration rolled back long-standing sanctions, Venezuela’s ten-year sovereign bond has soared, and investors have flocked to Caracas with the zeal of bargain hunters at a flea market.
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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.
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On an afternoon last month at an American Legion parking lot in Bel Air, Maryland, locals—many sporting the Stars and Stripes in cap, tee, and even Croc form—waited for a glimpse of the past with an eagerness history teachers could only dream of.
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For the three, the moment marked the beginning of a great opportunity for the rookies, who all couldn’t hold back their eagerness to prove themselves.
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“Open-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mindedness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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