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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
a broad-minded philosophy of parenting
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as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
we have to be broad-minded on this issue, since traditional solutions no longer work
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Recent Examples of broad-minded
Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
In his view, modern artists weren’t educated or broad-minded enough to break new ground.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Yes, Trump contradicted the business establishment on trade and immigration, and some Republican legislators have criticized corporations for being too broad-minded on social issues.
—Timothy Noah, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broad-minded to take his own side in a fight.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Feb. 2024
Omitted from the weekend’s broad-minded lineup was Blake Bailey, its author.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 3 Nov. 2023
Typically Marie takes a skeptical approach while Gallucci remains more broad-minded.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Part of the shift is due to the GOP’s sharp rightward turn, which has alienated many younger, independent and suburban voters who prefer a more broad-minded, less harshly judgmental attitude, especially on social issues.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
One of the most dynamic aspects of Sting’s music is its broad-minded sensibilities.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2023
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
In his view, modern artists weren’t educated or broad-minded enough to break new ground.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Yes, Trump contradicted the business establishment on trade and immigration, and some Republican legislators have criticized corporations for being too broad-minded on social issues.
—Timothy Noah, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broad-minded to take his own side in a fight.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Feb. 2024
Omitted from the weekend’s broad-minded lineup was Blake Bailey, its author.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 3 Nov. 2023
Typically Marie takes a skeptical approach while Gallucci remains more broad-minded.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Part of the shift is due to the GOP’s sharp rightward turn, which has alienated many younger, independent and suburban voters who prefer a more broad-minded, less harshly judgmental attitude, especially on social issues.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
One of the most dynamic aspects of Sting’s music is its broad-minded sensibilities.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-minded
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Its most infamous crime was the 1984 murder of Alan Berg, an outspoken, liberal, Jewish radio host in Denver.Zach Baylin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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At least seven Liberal members of parliament have publicly called on Trudeau to step down, and more have done so privately according to sources, CNN-affiliate CBC News reported.Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Multiple people familiar with the club’s thinking said Brown is open to dealing one of Tucker or starter Framber Valdez, both of whom are set to make more than $15 million during their final trip through the arbitration process.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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And one of two of our parents knows exactly how to crack open that wound.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Believing in thriving together, PETRONAS adopts progressive collaboration models alongside its CCS endeavor, enabling new growth opportunities for players and exemplifying how pursuing sustainability can also maintain the vibrancy of existing businesses.PETRONAS Contributor, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In February, the broadcast veteran shared she had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a rare nervous system syndrome, and dementia.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Duffey said certain companies are more receptive to law enforcement than others because some prioritize their reputation for security and the integrity of their security measures over investigations.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Some Democrats have been somewhat receptive to the idea, while another contingent — including many of Biden’s allies in Congress — has forcefully rejected it.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
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These leaders exemplify how combining co-elevation behaviors with modern collaborative tools and processes can deliver breakthrough performance.Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those included the landmark 1991 case, McNeil v. NFL, which ushered in the league’s modern system of free agency.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Since the 2025 season could be his last before becoming a free agent, the Astros are at least open-minded to the idea of trading him this winter.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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His work is open-minded and curious about this world in a way that is quite rare in professional philosophy.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prevents Adams from showing the disarming quality that Helena Bonham Carter brought to the eccentric mother figure in the 2010 Toast, an unconventional comic biography of chef Nigel Slater’s maternal fixation.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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From cooking on film sets in Rabat, Morocco, to improvising meals on a Pacific island, O'Connor's unconventional culinary journey laid the foundation for a product that quickly became a go-to for travelers worldwide.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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From the first supernal image of rain on a green field, Jean-Luc Godard’s Hail Mary (Je vous salue, Marie) approaches the mystical with a sense of radical awe.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fernanda Torres plays Eunice, mother to Marcelo and his four siblings; her life is changed forever when her politically active, if not especially radical husband Rubens (Selton Mello) is taken away for questioning after a visit by military police.Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Broad-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-minded. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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