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
And so began the process of looking for a franchise to associate with the coaster, one that would still make sense with Universal’s inside-the-movies mindset.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Shift your mindset and recognize that maintenance is a predictable, long-term cost.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
In the coming years, Musk, SpaceX, and its diaspora will show how far that mindset can stretch.
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Paresh Dave,
Wired News,
12 June 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.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Shift your mindset and recognize that maintenance is a predictable, long-term cost.
—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
In the coming years, Musk, SpaceX, and its diaspora will show how far that mindset can stretch.
—
Paresh Dave,
Wired News,
12 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
Noun
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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Following the death of a close friend in a car accident as a teenager, Evans gained perspective that still shapes him today.
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Through facilitated forums and advisory ecosystems, the organization builds environments where owners can test ideas, evaluate risk, and gain perspective from peers navigating comparable pressures.
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