as in sense
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Recent Examples of mentality
Keen rejects the quick-fix mentality that dominates much of the wellness industry.
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
La Albirroja, as Paraguay is known, represent a proud footballing nation that is known for its warrior mentality.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The hardest strategic decisions increasingly involve clean sheet thinking, founder-mentality vision, portfolio choices and reallocating capital, talent, and leadership attention away from businesses or advantages that may no longer compound value in the same way.
—Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Even with the heroics and the never-say-die mentality, the team isn't winning the game.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
La Albirroja, as Paraguay is known, represent a proud footballing nation that is known for its warrior mentality.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The hardest strategic decisions increasingly involve clean sheet thinking, founder-mentality vision, portfolio choices and reallocating capital, talent, and leadership attention away from businesses or advantages that may no longer compound value in the same way.
—Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Even with the heroics and the never-say-die mentality, the team isn't winning the game.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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In the case of the Kiawah Island home, that meant breaking with period convention and lining the view side with window walls, and incorporating a variety of ceiling treatments to help define living spaces (and introduce a sense of scale) within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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If intelligence compounds as Nadella predicts, this time there will be a real first-mover advantage that didn’t exist in the internet era.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Examples could include processing Earth observation data from satellites, military or intelligence data processing, scientific computing related to space missions, or specialized computing for satellites and other space assets.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The main aim, however, was not to improve the intellect but to live in imitation of Christ.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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So what was the real reason Ilunga did it?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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