broad-minded
adjective
broad-mind·ed
ˈbrȯd-ˈmīn-dəd 
-ˌmīn-
1
: tolerant of varied views
2
: inclined to condone minor departures from conventional behavior
broad-mindedly
adverb
broad-mindedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of broad-minded in a Sentence
a broad-minded philosophy of parenting
we have to be broad-minded on this issue, since traditional solutions no longer work
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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.
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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
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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
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“Broad-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad-minded. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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