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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
The service Staff are open-minded and friendly—qualities underpinned by a quiet mastery of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike last April, when the Dolphins seemingly felt compelled to address defensive line after ignoring it in free agency, Miami should be able to enter April’s NFL Draft with a more open-minded approach.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Be teachable and engage in open-minded conversations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
In a cultural environment that can often seem overwhelming, Morris is a deft, open-minded guide through the noise.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike last April, when the Dolphins seemingly felt compelled to address defensive line after ignoring it in free agency, Miami should be able to enter April’s NFL Draft with a more open-minded approach.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Be teachable and engage in open-minded conversations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
In a cultural environment that can often seem overwhelming, Morris is a deft, open-minded guide through the noise.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
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The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The blinds and curtains open automatically when the door is opened.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Not present were Gorsuch, Alito, Thomas and the court’s two other liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The flagship has also dodged some of the scandals other universities have faced when firing professors because of their liberal speech.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Which buyer profile is most immediately receptive?—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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The results spoke for themselves, as viewers were receptive to this non-traditional approach to covering the Olympics.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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House members attending the People’s State of the Union include progressive caucus members such as Casar, Jayapal, Ansari, Balint, Ramirez, and Watson Coleman.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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Democratic hopefuls in the race would be wise to restrain their most progressive impulses, said Robert Pruehs, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 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
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The internationally famous doughnut shop, which is known not only for its bold and unconventional creations but also for hosting nontraditional wedding ceremonies, has opened in Wynwood, with the flavors that have transformed it from a cult favorite to a megahit across the country.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Late last month, Hudson pulled off an unconventional styling trick for a London outing.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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The firm relies heavily on additive manufacturing and modern production processes to reduce costs and accelerate output.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Nothing was said or done in the roughly 35 minutes the candidates devoted to themselves that seemed likely to change the dynamic or trajectory of a race that remains stubbornly ill-defined and, to an unprecedented degree in modern times, wide open.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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As filmed by Depardon, the clashes reveal a radical disconnect between the representatives of the law and the people accused of breaking it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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And that was when his wife sat him down and delivered a radical suggestion.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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