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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
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
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Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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
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
Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-minded
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This Carter button, in the campaign’s signature green, summed up their politically balanced ticket: Deep South partnered with far North, appealing to liberal and conservative Democrats alike.—
Bill Marsh,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol — weakened after the liberal opposition retained control in an April election -– astonished the country by declaring martial law in a late-night announcement on Dec. 3.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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According to writer Andres Chavez of Empire Sports Media, the Mets are open to an Alonso reunion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President-elect Trump ahead of his inauguration on Monday and said Moscow is open to dialogue with the new administration.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Zoom out: The Sixteen Thirty Fund acts as a clearinghouse for progressive causes, funneling unrestricted money — around $400 million in the 2020 campaign, according to the New York Times — to various organizations.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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The two used a parliamentary move to attempt to force a full vote in the council, but the Johnson administration’s campaign with progressive allies and immigration advocates succeeded at beating back the legislation.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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While audiences were somewhat receptive — giving it a 74% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — critics were far less kind, slamming the film with a 16% critics score.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Two years later, Abbott will be working with a more conservative House that may be more receptive to the idea of school vouchers.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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The style felt like a vintage find from the 1940s, but with modern construction.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gaza has been destroyed more completely than almost any urban area in the history of modern warfare.—
Sarah Yager,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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Each is open-minded and empathetic, though neither is sanctimonious about those qualities.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Becoming someone who is cooperative, collegial, open-minded, flexible, and interconnected is what truly enables effective engagement with others and AI.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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To further enhance its defenses, potential Russian targets have adopted several unconventional air-defense techniques, including the installation of large nets around critical infrastructure to ensnare incoming drones.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jack De Mave, who portrayed a U.S. forest ranger on Lassie and an unconventional date for Valerie Harper’s Rhoda Morgenstern on the second episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Before puberty, there is no radical contrast in athletic performances between boys and girls.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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But a complicating factor for Fed forecasters and officials is that Trump can move forward with new tariffs without congressional approval, leading to potentially radical changes virtually overnight.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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