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Recent Examples of open-mindedness
Real open-mindedness is a valuable intellectual trait, and the two can sometimes look identical from the outside.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And offering recognition or rewards for demonstrating adaptability can also lead to more open-mindedness down the road.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Even with open-mindedness to sports betting as a commercial enterprise, the NFL prohibits its players from betting on NFL games or other league events, including the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
His strategy to win statewide relies on persuasion and good, old-fashioned Iowan open-mindedness—if such a thing still exists.
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Paris provided a level of open-mindedness to not only Kelly’s artistry but also his personal life.
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Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Gail Heltzer attributes it to the group’s open-mindedness and inherent chemistry.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
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Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And offering recognition or rewards for demonstrating adaptability can also lead to more open-mindedness down the road.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Even with open-mindedness to sports betting as a commercial enterprise, the NFL prohibits its players from betting on NFL games or other league events, including the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
His strategy to win statewide relies on persuasion and good, old-fashioned Iowan open-mindedness—if such a thing still exists.
—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Paris provided a level of open-mindedness to not only Kelly’s artistry but also his personal life.
—
Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Gail Heltzer attributes it to the group’s open-mindedness and inherent chemistry.
—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mindedness
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For example, a person with a high tolerance with opioids would see reduced tolerance under the drug.
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The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
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Their emotional awareness is a gift… but this almost all-consuming receptivity can easily result in them taking harmless jokes or silly comments personally.
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Though most people understand the need for sunscreen, many don’t realize that the brain, like the skin, is an organ with exquisite receptivity to the outside world.
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Hamilton students were, in their basic indifference, not unlike the typical Gators of my own undergraduate years, trying to cruise through the graduation requirements by whatever means necessary.
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The world of Pride and Prejudice expects women to accommodate male pride as a social fact, to smooth over awkwardness, to accept that status and wealth compensate for coldness or indifference.
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His receptiveness and work are making an impression.
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As the number of men sharing beauty content online grew, so did brands' receptiveness to partnering with male makeup artists for partnerships.
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Employees may appreciate the flexibility, but if customers experience slower service, inconsistent support, or reduced responsiveness, the model becomes difficult to sustain.
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Leaders should set realistic workload expectations as well as confirm availability, deadlines and responsiveness.
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The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
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But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.
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Yet from No Child Left Behind through the push for the Common Core into today’s zeal for science of reading, policy leaders are frustrated that the version of policy that occurs in the classroom does not match their vision.
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As Prime Minister, Howard—a lifelong conservative who has lived abroad once, campaigning for the Tories in London—was known for having an almost schoolboy zeal for the job.
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Despite only scoring four goals across the three games, including a 0-0 draw against Portugal, the South Americans impressed with their free-flowing style of play and eagerness to get players forward.
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Despite his eagerness to embrace AI, Tan demurred on sharing how OCBC will measure the return on its AI investment.
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“Open-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mindedness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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