as in attitude
a particular way of thinking
politicians trying to understand the mind-set of voters She had the mind-set of a champion.
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Recent Examples of mind-set
Air traffic controller parenting is a simple way to practice the mentor mindset, giving teens room to fly while staying close enough to help them course-correct.
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Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Before that fiery momentum goes into effect, however, there’s still shedding to be done, whether that be a specific pattern or a mindset shift.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
You’re forced to acquire a totally different mindset and approach.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The leftist Swedish journalist Maciej Zaremba made a similar point, accusing his fellow-progressives of an ironically provincial mind-set.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
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Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Before that fiery momentum goes into effect, however, there’s still shedding to be done, whether that be a specific pattern or a mindset shift.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
You’re forced to acquire a totally different mindset and approach.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The leftist Swedish journalist Maciej Zaremba made a similar point, accusing his fellow-progressives of an ironically provincial mind-set.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-set
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
Noun
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That attitude gives Megan relief.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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This makes sense from a certain perspective.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Mind-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-set. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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