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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
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.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
He is described as an open-minded and welcoming man.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 May 2025
Hess is open-minded about the ways these spaces benefit parents, and honest about where parents’ reliance on technology seems to fall apart.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025
On Monday morning, ESPN's Shams Charania shared massive news that Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP, is 'open-minded' to a trade.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
He is described as an open-minded and welcoming man.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 May 2025
Hess is open-minded about the ways these spaces benefit parents, and honest about where parents’ reliance on technology seems to fall apart.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025
On Monday morning, ESPN's Shams Charania shared massive news that Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP, is 'open-minded' to a trade.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
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Be open to collaborations and mutual support this month—trading skills, services, or offerings would be a great way to build trust within your community.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The question now is how long the window stays open.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Her brand at the time was something like the Obama of the antipodes: a liberal media darling, icon of the global anti-Trump resistance, transitioning smoothly from lofty oratory to easygoing relatability.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The attacks included allegations that Fulbright, which opened in 2016 with partial funding from the U.S. government, was cultivating Western liberal and democratic values that could undermine the Vietnamese government.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Local government, eager to preserve the open space along Nod Road, has been receptive to most of the ideas from Kevin Casey of Simsbury Real Estate Holdings LLC.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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But many literary agents weren’t receptive to her change of genre.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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And maybe that sentiment contributed to the election of Bill de Blasio, who did run explicitly on being the most progressive candidate in the crowded 2013 primary.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Having said that, there is scope to be more expansive with his varied passing range; around 8.5 per cent of Todibo’s passes last season were progressive — just 11 top-flight centre-backs look forward with their passes less often.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.—
Adrienne Raphel,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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Instead of articulating a compelling vision that could spark a broad-minded counterpunch to narrow-minded populism, Newsom has taken an oddly defeatist course in his first podcasts.—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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This unconventional talent pool helped Tesla streamline operations and scale faster than legacy automakers expected.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Art Nouveau Brass Mirror This brass mirror from the 1960s blends modern trends with antique materials.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Beneath this green canopy lies a modern transport facility equipped to handle high-speed rail and daily commuters, while above, the original 1907 station has been meticulously reconstructed as a cultural landmark.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The festivities end on June 22 with KC Defender’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Cookout, which will celebrate the history of radical Black resistance.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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In Andor, the prequel to Rogue One that ended in May, Cassian is a thief turned radical turned Rebellion leader.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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