OPEN MINDEDNESS Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

open-mindedness

noun

as in tolerance

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Recent Examples of open-mindedness But while the subjects of pleasure and open-mindedness captivate her, on screen Anderson is not letting the industry pigeonhole her. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Real open-mindedness is a valuable intellectual trait, and the two can sometimes look identical from the outside. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 And offering recognition or rewards for demonstrating adaptability can also lead to more open-mindedness down the road. — 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 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

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Noun

Because high-potency vapes drive up physical tolerance, standard quitting aids — like over-the-counter patches or nicotine gum — can sometimes feel inadequate to a user seeking immediate relief.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Technicians spent weeks running inert dummy rods through the cutters to verify tolerances before introducing live radioactive fuel.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of tolerance

Noun

Only Smith reached base, on a walk, and advanced to third on defensive indifference.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Heart of the Beast takes that to its end point by stripping away not just other genders but other people, leaving just James, his furry companion, and the beautiful indifference of nature.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of indifference

Noun

There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of receptiveness

Noun

HaMo Real-Time Animation System (Spain) HaMo Animation is building patented hardware and software for animating digital characters live, combining the responsiveness of traditional puppetry with real-time virtual production.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
These new kits combine a little lift with sports-car adjustability and responsiveness.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of responsiveness

Noun

With an almost puritanical zeal, Pavese sought to banish rhetoric and image.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The source of Stevie’s anger lay in the drug’s having sapped her ability to live and work with the zeal and ambition that had defined her life and career up until then.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of zeal

Noun

In addition to SpaceX’s own eagerness to begin launching the Starlink V3 megaconstellation, NASA has also contracted the vehicle as a lunar lander for the Artemis program.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
But to some who oppose his overhaul, the center’s loud publicization of the problem underscores the board’s eagerness—perhaps overeagerness—to shut down the building.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

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