open-mindedness

noun

1
as in tolerance

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as in receptivity

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Recent Examples of open-mindedness 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 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
  1. tolerance
  2. receptivity
  3. indifference
  4. receptiveness
  5. responsiveness
  6. geniality
  7. zeal
  8. eagerness
Noun
  • Defense cells require precise engineering tailored for high power delivery, environmental tolerance, and operational longevity.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Aboard is the latest next-gen RV builder to promise auto-grade components, manufacturing methods and tolerances, and its founder Jiangtao Lyu brings along over a decade of automotive experience at brands like BMW, Li Auto and Daimler.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
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Noun
  • That spiritual receptivity brings peace, clarity, and even safety to others.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
  • Their emotional awareness is a gift… but this almost all-consuming receptivity can easily result in them taking harmless jokes or silly comments personally.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of receptivity
Noun
  • Nowhere is this indifference to people more apparent than in the treatment of female characters (at least the ones who aren’t big splashy cameos) as rewards or status symbols or spoils of war.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Consumers with authority tend to recognize when a category has not been designed with them in mind, and indifference from brands has a way of becoming indifference to brands.
    — Ray Lansigan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of indifference
Noun
  • However, the Lab's receptiveness to training established them as the ideal breed for guide dog foundations around the country.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • His receptiveness and work are making an impression.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of receptiveness
Noun
  • Applications requiring real-time responsiveness are sensitive to round-trip times in ways that back-office analytics are not.
    — Amir Hudda, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Multi-Link Operation and 320MHz channels can improve speed and responsiveness on compatible devices, while older Wi-Fi hardware remains supported.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
Definition of responsiveness
Noun
  • The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
    — Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
  • But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.
    — Billy Perrigo, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of geniality
Noun
  • Still, that has not meant Trump has any less zeal for this 2020 rabbit hole.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026
  • For more than 90 years, Beatrice Lumpkin brought a zeal for fairness and a fierce desire to protect working-class employees to her civil rights and workers’ rights activism.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of zeal
Noun
  • The supervisor was especially impressed by the student’s communication skills and eagerness to learn.
    — Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
  • The effect was, over all, pretty goofy—and seemed to underscore Chalamet’s unapologetic eagerness to put himself in the awards conversation.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of eagerness

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“Open-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mindedness. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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