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as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Recent Examples of open-minded
October 2024 Page of Swords: With the new moon solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 lighting up your third house of communication, the Page of Swords encourages you to stay curious and open-minded this month.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
This is a time for relationships to move beyond the traditional, whether that means ditching the outdated rulebook or simply choosing to be more open-minded in our connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
And the investigation is all about confirming a bias instead of being open-minded about all possibilities.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Remember to be open-minded, honest and uncritical regarding one another’s stances.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
This is a time for relationships to move beyond the traditional, whether that means ditching the outdated rulebook or simply choosing to be more open-minded in our connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
And the investigation is all about confirming a bias instead of being open-minded about all possibilities.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Remember to be open-minded, honest and uncritical regarding one another’s stances.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for open-minded
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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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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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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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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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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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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.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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In his view, modern artists weren’t educated or broad-minded enough to break new ground.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 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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But all your papers require context, Gabriel, even the modern ones.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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All of these things suggest some alignment with the current FTC’s priorities, particularly in recognizing the role that tech companies play in the modern economy and the importance of vigorously enforcing the nation’s antitrust laws.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 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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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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