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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
Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Shannon Elizabeth is open-minded about returning to the American Pie franchise.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
But to my surprise, all of the members came in so open-minded, and had grown the depths of their character.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Paul Anka, who credits some of his early success to the open-minded DJs and programmers at Hartford AM radio stations in the mid-20th century, regularly comes to the Nutmeg State.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Shannon Elizabeth is open-minded about returning to the American Pie franchise.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
But to my surprise, all of the members came in so open-minded, and had grown the depths of their character.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Paul Anka, who credits some of his early success to the open-minded DJs and programmers at Hartford AM radio stations in the mid-20th century, regularly comes to the Nutmeg State.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
Adjective
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Under the revision, the Recreation Center would stay open 40 hours a week, a reduction from 60 hours.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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That assessment didn’t mention Taiwan directly, but, in relation to Iran, said both sides had agreed that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil and natural gas, must remain open.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Lean into that savory flavor with a liberal pour of olive brine.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The liberal mind is fascinating.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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So when they’re offered lucrative deals involving generative AI, Valerie and Deborah are receptive.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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That willingness to start from scratch is, paradoxically, what makes the American fan so receptive to the backstory — and backstory is exactly what Men in Blazers has always traded in.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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European dance music rhythms collide with contemporary hip-hop deliveries and progressive metal bass undertones as if they were always meant to coalesce.—
Miki Hellerbach,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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While progressive Democrats are pushing to tax billionaires and close corporate loopholes, Republicans are warning that squeezing job creators will severely damage Illinois’ economy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Claire Danes, left, and Brittany Snow in The Beast in Me Chris Saunders—Netflix Advertisement Aggie is supposed to be writing a broad-minded book on the unlikely friendship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Nov. 2025
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Liberal means generous, broad-minded, tolerant, worldly, seeking acculturation and education, and using government to aid collective human flourishing.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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At first glance, the pairing might seem like an unconventional one, even though both artists are well known for appropriating others’ images.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The country’s ability to credibly threaten commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz actually hinges on multiple layers of cheap and unconventional warfare systems – drones, mines and a fleet of small attack boats, which are harder to detect than traditional naval assets.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Of course, modern touches like bedside power ports and espresso machines are also in place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Vimala Pons, in strawberry-blonde bangs, is a striking actor who plays Irène as the new modern woman.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Britain’s markets have appeared shaky as rumors of a contest have swirled, which may give those who favor a more radical approach pause for thought.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Revisiting the groundbreaking feminist performance art movement in 1970s Los Angeles, one artist spotlights the inspirational, transformational, radical community exploding the narrative and status quo.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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