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Recent Examples of open-mindedness
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.
—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
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
That open-mindedness has paid huge dividends with him in particular.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mindedness
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Patience isn't just mental tolerance.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Turbojet engines involve precision machining of turbine discs, combustion chambers, and compressor blades — components that demand tight tolerances and consistent metallurgical quality at elevated temperatures.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
19 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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Young workers have adapted to instability, ambiguity, automation, debt and institutional indifference for years now.—
Jennie Glazer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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All to the utter indifference of a Hollywood that hadn’t even bothered to hear of him.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 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
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Multitasking Through Everything Modern workplaces reward responsiveness.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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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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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.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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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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And in their eagerness to join the adult world, connect with friends, and watch their favorite YouTube videos, today’s kids, from toddlers to tweens, are almost universally interested in getting their hands on a smartphone of their own.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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Splitter made an impression on the Bulls front office with his ability and eagerness to develop young talent.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Open-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mindedness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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