open-mindedness

noun

1
as in tolerance

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as in receptivity

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Recent Examples of open-mindedness Heat coach Erik Spoelstra showed a far greater degree of open-mindedness in the 129-117 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena than delivered relief from the season’s 0-4 start. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 But while the subjects of pleasure and open-mindedness captivate her, on screen Anderson is not letting the industry pigeonhole her. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Real open-mindedness is a valuable intellectual trait, and the two can sometimes look identical from the outside. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 And offering recognition or rewards for demonstrating adaptability can also lead to more open-mindedness down the road. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026 Even with open-mindedness to sports betting as a commercial enterprise, the NFL prohibits its players from betting on NFL games or other league events, including the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026 The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026 His strategy to win statewide relies on persuasion and good, old-fashioned Iowan open-mindedness—if such a thing still exists. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 Paris provided a level of open-mindedness to not only Kelly’s artistry but also his personal life. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mindedness
  1. tolerance
  2. receptivity
  3. indifference
  4. receptiveness
  5. responsiveness
  6. geniality
  7. zeal
  8. eagerness
Noun
  • Among Americans, there is little tolerance for people who talk sympathetically about the motives of the 9/11 hijackers.
    — Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hill is working on a study of 7-OH users that will look at both tolerance and withdrawal.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of tolerance
Noun
  • The right message finds an opening where there is some degree of receptivity.
    — Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That spiritual receptivity brings peace, clarity, and even safety to others.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
Definition of receptivity
Noun
  • That scene was meant to show how easily an animal’s life can be damaged or cast aside by human indifference.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The contrast is on full display—a president who has made international recognition a personal ambition, and a first lady whose apparent indifference to the spotlight may have given her an unexpected advantage in earning that recognition.
    — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of indifference
Noun
  • Romance has unlocked within Shy a live-wire receptiveness to her every creative whim.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of receptiveness
Noun
  • This process is known as Real-Time Neural Coupling Modulation (RTNCM), operating with millisecond-level responsiveness.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In his hands, their coherence lay elsewhere, in their responsiveness to the situations that generated them.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of responsiveness
Noun
  • The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
    — Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
  • But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.
    — Billy Perrigo, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of geniality
Noun
  • When none of the professors got back to her, Jamie’s initial zeal cooled.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In the changeover, local DJ and sound designer Max Ville helped customize a hi-fi lounge adjacent to the dining room, embodying Brock’s zeal for collectible vinyl.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of zeal
Noun
  • After just a few generations, the foxes began to look and act more domesticated, with floppy ears, curly tails and an eagerness for human attention and love.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There is a familiar eagerness in Dan, the aspiring actor Gisondo portrays, but the similarities largely end there.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of eagerness

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“Open-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mindedness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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