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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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The two endorsements appear to show Wikler’s appeal to the party’s moderate and liberal wings.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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The liberal Democratic Party has controlled South Korea's single-chamber National Assembly since Yoon, a former top prosecutor, took office in 2022.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 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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Moving forward, masses will be regularly open to the public but may require reservations in advance.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Related article Hochman elected Los Angeles County district attorney, ousting progressive Gascón Voters in the election overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which captured over 65% of the vote, despite opposition by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders.Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Some on the right have envied the ability of the identity-politics Left to seize the commanding heights of progressive politics and enact a top-down social revolution.Fred Bauer, National Review, 1 Dec. 2024
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The bitcoin mining community is already receptive to renewables with over 50% of its energy consumption powered by renewable sources.Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Despite Kennedy’s controversial opinions on vaccines and other health care issues, Republicans have largely been receptive to him.Cate Martel, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the bank is accelerating its value to end users too, adding nearly 250 features through a modern, user-friendly interface that has a ‘One View’ feature on the bank’s mobile app, allowing customers to manage their finances seamlessly.Forbes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Wine Glasses, Set of 4 $56 $40 Anthropologie These wine glasses are just the right balance of unexpected, modern, and classic.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 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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Everything that was radical and interesting was going on, except inside the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, which was very old-fashioned, quite stale in its approach to things.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kedar said that despite their radical roots, the opening indications were positive.Mick Krever, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Broad-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-minded. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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