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Recent Examples of open-mindedness
The open-mindedness of local diners also gets credit for the city’s culinary rise.
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Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
And ultimately, this open-mindedness to Inuit knowledge moved the science forward.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
There is a sense of awe and inspiration when teammates talk about Wembanyama’s work ethic and open-mindedness.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Balancing Authenticity And Messaging Discipline At FDH Aero, our values—service first, respect, amplification, open-mindedness and accountability—aren’t just wall art.
—Heather Rosenow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Either way, this energy is revolutionizing your approach to relationships, reminding you that true connections thrive on adaptability and open-mindedness.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
And ultimately, this open-mindedness to Inuit knowledge moved the science forward.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
There is a sense of awe and inspiration when teammates talk about Wembanyama’s work ethic and open-mindedness.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Balancing Authenticity And Messaging Discipline At FDH Aero, our values—service first, respect, amplification, open-mindedness and accountability—aren’t just wall art.
—Heather Rosenow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Either way, this energy is revolutionizing your approach to relationships, reminding you that true connections thrive on adaptability and open-mindedness.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mindedness
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Poyer, who was one of McDermott’s first acquisitions with the Bills and has been with him every season since except 2024, says his coach has more tolerance now than in his early days as a head coach.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In this city famous for its tolerance, culture, and understated Dutch cool, romance is always in the air.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Right now, public equities are exceptionally strong, with high investor receptivity to tech, robust liquidity, and strong volume.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The solstice naturally pulls us toward rest and receptivity; this ritual simply creates a pocket of stillness where the subtle can speak.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
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This receptiveness led to Ockenfels’ favorite pictures from their partnership — inspired by the facial distortions in the paintings of Francis Bacon — in which bendings of glass were employed to warp Bowie’s likeness.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, Gedan noted there is receptiveness to investment from China, even beyond the oil sector.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Filed in May 2023, the Schuck family’s lawsuit accused jail staff of negligence and deliberate indifference to their son’s medical needs.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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When companies back away from inclusion, audiences interpret it as indifference.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The neighborhood’s planning logic draws on Scandinavian design concepts that emphasize functionality, restraint, and environmental responsiveness.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Jan. 2026
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During hands-only CPR, students learn how to assess the scene, approach a patient safely, assess their responsiveness and request emergency medical response.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
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Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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But Strummer always had a puritanical zeal about his punk mission and a terror of getting corrupted by fame.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lewis, with his convert's zeal, became a culture hero to 20th-century Christians for his many writings on faith.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tilting your head toward another person indicates attentiveness and eagerness.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Expectations for the Pelicans were higher than usual this season, especially with Williamson coming into the season in phenomenal shape and sharing his eagerness to work with the new head of basketball operations, Joe Dumars.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Open-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mindedness. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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