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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
The Chicago Historical Society hasn’t always been so open-minded.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
But the museum is thoroughly professional, innovative, open-minded and adventurous.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
On the other side of the ideological divide are Cardinal Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto), a fierce critic of the late pope who thinks the church has become too open-minded, and Cardinal Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati), who believes gay people should be condemned to prison, then hell.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The captains stayed open-minded to the coaches’ feedback and demands, which contributed to a productive troubleshooting process that — for the time being anyway — seems to have gotten the offense unlocked.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
But the museum is thoroughly professional, innovative, open-minded and adventurous.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
On the other side of the ideological divide are Cardinal Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto), a fierce critic of the late pope who thinks the church has become too open-minded, and Cardinal Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati), who believes gay people should be condemned to prison, then hell.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The captains stayed open-minded to the coaches’ feedback and demands, which contributed to a productive troubleshooting process that — for the time being anyway — seems to have gotten the offense unlocked.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
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Then, fill the filter with warm tap water, cover the open sides with your hands, and shake it firmly to remove dirt.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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From my experience with managing virtual teams, scaling or shifting office space as your workforce changes can reduce spending on significant resources and keep your options open for remote or hybrid setups.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Allred, a three-term congressman from Dallas, is also well-financed but running a lower-key and more centrist race than the freewheeling campaign of the more outwardly liberal O'Rourke.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Several contenders may connect with a spectrum of liberal Oscar voters.Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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That resulted in a much larger pool of Black and Latino voters who were receptive to Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric.Michael Tesler, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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After company executives provided data on engineering graduate-level graduation rates on campuses in those members’ districts and told stories about the need for talent, the members of Congress expressed shock and were receptive to changing the law.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Read: Why did this progressive evangelical church fall apart?Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Instead, 2023 is just one of several progressive high points sure to look more rose-tinted in Hollywood’s rear-view.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 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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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
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This unconventional column is based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often conflict with each other.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Reisman was known to be unconventional in the sport, yet won two U.S. Men’s Singles Championships in 1958 and 1960 and more than 20 international and national titles.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Starting in the 1990s, modern liquor pioneers such as Austin's Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hye's Garrison Brothers Distillery, Dripping Springs' Treaty Oak Distilling and Waco's Balcones Distilling sparked a revival that continues to expand each year.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This modern approach to branding aligns with Mela’s packaging design showcasing lively drawings of tattoos, including ones of those oblong watermelons, which were designed by an actual tattoo artist.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But from a global perspective, Israel is just the tip of the spear in a wider conflict with an increasingly nihilistic and technologically sophisticated network of radical Islamists.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of Hasina’s ouster, there were sporadic attacks on Hindus and other minorities that were spun and amplified by the Awami League as evidence that radical Islamists had seized control.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-minded. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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