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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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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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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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Some liberal critics on social media say that Republicans did not seem to take issue when the same slogan — or even more violent rhetoric — was targeted at a Democratic president.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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The ice cream company is known for supporting liberal causes and candidates.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The court’s conservative supermajority has often been receptive to allowing religion a greater role in public life.—
Abbie VanSickle,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But Notre Dame was not receptive to the idea of moving the game, which traditionally has been played in the latter half of the football season.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Five years after Floyd’s killing, police backers say public opinion has largely swung back in favor of aggressive law enforcement, pointing to voter decisions last year to pass tough-on-crime legislation and oust progressive prosecutors.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The black lung clinic at Stone Mountain Health Services in southwestern Virginia has diagnosed 75 new cases of progressive massive fibrosis in the past year, according to its medical director, Drew Harris.—
Taylor Sisk,
CNN Money,
26 May 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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Massey’s plea, while unconventional, underscores ongoing tensions between the criminal justice system and those who feel failed by it.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 June 2025
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These are the type of stories that have long helped make the modern US military so distinctive.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Rethinking Returns on Investment The modern belief that science must deliver measurable economic returns is, historically speaking, a relatively recent development.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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That is the question as Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to elect the country’s judges in a radical reshaping of the nation’s power structure.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Ballerini previously described Patterns as a reflection of personal growth and radical self-acceptance.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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