open mind

noun

: a willingness to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
I know it's different, but try to keep an open mind.

Examples of open mind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An open mind will lead to unexpected opportunities and a chance to close one door while opening another. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024 In fact, keeping an open mind on destinations and the exact dates of your trip is good advice for finding cheaper flights in general. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024 Keep an open mind, stay proactive, and remain adaptable to changes and challenges. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 However, Carlisle has taken an open mind into his experiments with what lineups can work with Siakam on the floor and he's been leaning toward going much bigger. Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2024 In closing, emerging markets, particularly smaller markets in Eastern Europe and Africa, offer a wealth of opportunities for those willing to approach them with an open mind and a respectful, informed strategy. Senton Kacaniku, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Heading into 2024, my New Year’s resolution is to keep an open mind about the new versions of Fawlty Towers, Matlock, Who’s the Boss?, Baywatch, Ally McBeal… [sobs quietly into hands] 1. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2023 Receptive listeners approach conversations with an open mind, suspending their own biases and preconceptions. Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 The first single mother to ever appear on the show approached dating in the pods with an open mind, ready to find her husband and stepfather to her 10-year-old daughter Autumn. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024

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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

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