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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The book, which sold more than 1.5 million copies and has been published in 15 languages, provided readers with one officer’s raw insight into the mindsets of Marines during the United States’ protracted involvement in Southeast Asia, and it has become widely considered a classic.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
There’s a classist hierarchy with Chairwoman Park at the top, Josh and Lindsay in the middle, and Austin and Ashley at the bottom, and as Josh and Lindsay face off against Austin and Ashley, Lee and his collaborators sketch out a world ruled by a scarcity mind-set.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
But there was a seismic shift in the mind-set and in the approach of the Lebanese government toward Hezbollah.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Imagine the mind-set of a person whose job was taken away by automation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 May 2022
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
There’s a classist hierarchy with Chairwoman Park at the top, Josh and Lindsay in the middle, and Austin and Ashley at the bottom, and as Josh and Lindsay face off against Austin and Ashley, Lee and his collaborators sketch out a world ruled by a scarcity mind-set.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
But there was a seismic shift in the mind-set and in the approach of the Lebanese government toward Hezbollah.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Imagine the mind-set of a person whose job was taken away by automation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Launched in 2001, Bratz made its name by offering dolls with attitude, distinct personalities, and a stronger sense of style than the category had seen at the time.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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With the manager having experience on both New York clubs for the series, Mendoza shared his thoughts when asked if the perspective of the Subway Series is different between the Mets and Yankees.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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What to read next The series is told from three perspectives, including the fictional Prime Minister Shinji Azuma (Fumiyo Kohinata), the power plant’s courageous manager, Yoshida (Koji Yakusho), and several workers who risked their lives to prevent the worst-case scenario from taking shape.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
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“Mind-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-set. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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