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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
high-minded efforts to improve the lives of people who are less fortunate
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as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
she was too high-minded to admit publicly to watching trashy movies, but privately she loved them
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Recent Examples of high-minded
Introduced as a chance for high-minded singles earnestly seeking lifelong love to find their soulmates, sight unseen, the show has since faced constant controversy, ranging from participants’ complaints about the conditions on set to a handful of alarming lawsuits.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
Now such tastings are considerably less high-minded, and, if conducted with conviviality in mind, a way of getting together without the preparation and expense of a full dinner party.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This rhetoric may sound high-minded, but—not surprisingly—Altman’s position is also somewhat self-interested.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
From snark to high-minded abolitionism Newspapers had been around for centuries, but as American rates of literacy rose, millions of ordinary citizens became daily news junkies.
—Jon Grinspan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
Now such tastings are considerably less high-minded, and, if conducted with conviviality in mind, a way of getting together without the preparation and expense of a full dinner party.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This rhetoric may sound high-minded, but—not surprisingly—Altman’s position is also somewhat self-interested.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
From snark to high-minded abolitionism Newspapers had been around for centuries, but as American rates of literacy rose, millions of ordinary citizens became daily news junkies.
—Jon Grinspan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-minded
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In the Price family, going to prison was seen as a badge of honor, or a rite of passage; but the reality of it doesn’t feel half as noble as the idea.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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No matter how well-intentioned a policy goal or noble a humanitarian cause, there are always tradeoffs to weigh before deciding on a course of action.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Manji will appear as Crispin, an arrogant, pompous employee at a fancy, high-end hardware store who snubs George.Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
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My 21-year-old grandson is a dramatic and arrogant know-it-all.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, the great tit is the species that has busted open a window into understanding animal social learning for scientists.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The higher the rank, the richer in rational points the curve will be.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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But after visiting this slice of high desert (and subsequently moving here), my appreciation and fondness for the Southwest’s geological diversity, and that of Sedona’s upper Sonoran Desert region has only deepened.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Yet Connell of all people, whose pretentious classmates use novels to seem superior, should know that the love of literature is hardly disinterested.Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Once the very idea of holding a wine tasting at one’s home was considered a pretentious way of ruining a convivial party.John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Would Adams have preferred a deeply dishonorable man in the White House over an honorable woman?Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Petty didn’t back down and MCA changed their plans, enshrining his reputation as an honorable guy who cared more about his fans than his own bottom line.Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Developed by renowned hospitality company Method Co., this grandiose structure comes complete with a wellness center, boutique hotel and four unique drinking and dining concepts, each one acting as a tangible reminder of Atlanta’s culinary prowess.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Real, systemic change doesn’t always come from sweeping initiatives or grandiose visions.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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How the temperature and timing of the pour can be the difference between a sublime cup of caffeinated goodness or diner-level swill.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sunsets over the water are sublime, particularly when the restaurant hosts special events like seafood boils or brings in live music on Sundays.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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“High-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-minded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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