1
as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Recent Examples of open-minded
For the open-minded, the best could be yet to come.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Last week, Antetokounmpo turned heads as it was revealed that the two-time MVP is 'open-minded' to a trade.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The intention here is to take an open-minded look at AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacement of the artist, examining models that will keep artists in the driver’s seat.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 May 2025
According to a 2018 study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, cannabis, especially strains rich in CBD and low to moderate in THC, can help reduce anxiety, encourage focus, and foster open-minded thinking—ideal for tarot sessions where clarity and presence are key.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Last week, Antetokounmpo turned heads as it was revealed that the two-time MVP is 'open-minded' to a trade.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The intention here is to take an open-minded look at AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacement of the artist, examining models that will keep artists in the driver’s seat.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 May 2025
According to a 2018 study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, cannabis, especially strains rich in CBD and low to moderate in THC, can help reduce anxiety, encourage focus, and foster open-minded thinking—ideal for tarot sessions where clarity and presence are key.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
Adjective
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There is no cost to join the group, which is open to the public.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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For liberal leaning shows, that number shrinks significantly, around 1 million for MSNBC and 558,000 for CNN.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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Haley shows strength with liberal Republicans (16 percent), but that bloc makes up a small portion of the party.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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And people were really receptive to what was dropped.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Date nights and one-on-one time have helped Haven and Aaron be more receptive to each other’s needs when sharing the responsibilities for their family.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Bloomberg’s differences with Mamdani, who has expressed anti-Israel views on top of his progressive plan to make child care and buses free in the city, likely motivated him to get involved.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Wilcox’s 10 signings — mostly loans and free agents — formed the bedrock of a side that returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking, under a young, progressive manager in Russell Martin, who Wilcox also brought in from Swansea.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Plus, a lot of social policies that many Californians consider beneficent and broad-minded that, to put it mildly, others around the country consider much less so.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.—
Adrienne Raphel,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Use generative prompts during ideation to spark unconventional ideas that can act as creative springboards.—
Anusha Nerella,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Palmeiras have a very attractive style of football, and Porto did some impressive, and in places unconventional, defending.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Building these year-round, evolving immersive experiences will allow the streaming giant to embed itself further into modern culture and hopefully build loyalty amongst consumers.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The executive highlighted how Telemundo last year acquired the adaptation rights to Velvet, Atresmedia’s 2014 Spanish drama that became a global phenomenon, and launched its modern adaptation last month.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Anyone who reads history knows the only reason any workers anywhere have any sort of rights is because past workers formed unions, and radical, militant ones at that.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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The administration’s radical and peremptory elimination of U.S. foreign assistance removed a lever of American influence and telegraphed a level of indifference that will not go unnoticed.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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