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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
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Aggie is supposed to be writing a broad-minded book on the unlikely friendship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia.
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Judy Berman, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
Liberal means generous, broad-minded, tolerant, worldly, seeking acculturation and education, and using government to aid collective human flourishing.
—Harper’s Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Plus, a lot of social policies that many Californians consider beneficent and broad-minded that, to put it mildly, others around the country consider much less so.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Instead of articulating a compelling vision that could spark a broad-minded counterpunch to narrow-minded populism, Newsom has taken an oddly defeatist course in his first podcasts.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broad-minded to take his own side in a fight.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Judy Berman, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
Liberal means generous, broad-minded, tolerant, worldly, seeking acculturation and education, and using government to aid collective human flourishing.
—Harper’s Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Plus, a lot of social policies that many Californians consider beneficent and broad-minded that, to put it mildly, others around the country consider much less so.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Instead of articulating a compelling vision that could spark a broad-minded counterpunch to narrow-minded populism, Newsom has taken an oddly defeatist course in his first podcasts.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broad-minded to take his own side in a fight.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-minded
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But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Each open practice will offer autograph sessions for children, games, concession stands, photo opportunities, and more.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Humans near the site must be receptive to the animals, and a community needs a contingency plan in case the beavers engineer too close to human infrastructure.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Being receptive, easy to work with, and professional really matter to me.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Thankfully, many families are open-minded and immediately understanding when the Fosters tell them that Hattie has a disability.—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Knowing that keeps me open-minded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Most unconventional of all was their repertoire.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Often considered one of the worst films of all time, the movie has become a cult favorite thanks to its bizarre storytelling and unconventional filmmaking style.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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In a world of collapsing trust in public-facing institutions, voters say they are drawn by Reform’s promises of a radical change from the old Labour-Conservative Party duopoly.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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John Maynard Keynes dreamed of an end to work, and some of the most radical and visionary progressive utopias today involve envisioning an abundant society beyond the need for labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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“Broad-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-minded. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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