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the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Recent Examples of mentality
The Kings hired Peter Laviolette as their head coach earlier this month, and Clarke’s offensive skill fits well into the team’s possible evolution away from its traditional defense-first mentality to a more aggressive club under Laviolette.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Because reinstating the mentality around the national team was critical.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
De Larrea is a shooting guard prospect from Spain with a score-first mentality.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
However, this mentality of laziness is rapidly fading.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Because reinstating the mentality around the national team was critical.
—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
De Larrea is a shooting guard prospect from Spain with a score-first mentality.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
However, this mentality of laziness is rapidly fading.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
Noun
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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By allowing intelligence and learned capabilities to be shared across robot types, the platform aims to accelerate deployment, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a consistent experience across every aspect of hotel operations, claims Pudu.
Noun
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
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But this also is among the reasons her books are considered must-reads in the classroom, and contemporary classics.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines in 2025 for a number of reasons.
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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