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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
Be open-minded and unafraid to strike up conversations with locals on what life is like here and what's appropriate to do, Morton said.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Sending you good wishes for a growing and open-minded fan base,
Remy
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Remy Blumenfeld is a veteran TV producer and founder of Vitality Guru, which offers business and career coaching to high performers in media.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Since the 2025 season could be his last before becoming a free agent, the Astros are at least open-minded to the idea of trading him this winter.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
His work is open-minded and curious about this world in a way that is quite rare in professional philosophy.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Sending you good wishes for a growing and open-minded fan base,
Remy
***
Remy Blumenfeld is a veteran TV producer and founder of Vitality Guru, which offers business and career coaching to high performers in media.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Since the 2025 season could be his last before becoming a free agent, the Astros are at least open-minded to the idea of trading him this winter.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
His work is open-minded and curious about this world in a way that is quite rare in professional philosophy.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
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Cory has been Green Hill's equipment manager for the last few years and is described as first to volunteer for any service opportunity and is in the band room anytime the doors are open either working on his own music, helping others, or maintaining instruments and organization.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many national chains, such as McDonald's, IHOP and Red Lobster, will be open on Christmas, but why not dine at a local eatery instead? Continue below for a list of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Its most infamous crime was the 1984 murder of Alan Berg, an outspoken, liberal, Jewish radio host in Denver.Zach Baylin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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At least seven Liberal members of parliament have publicly called on Trudeau to step down, and more have done so privately according to sources, CNN-affiliate CBC News reported.Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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By timing their moves for 2025, companies like Chime, Klarna, and Stripe aim to align with a more receptive market and avoid the pitfalls that plagued earlier public offerings.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The least receptive region was Atlantic Canada, where just 7 percent said yes, while 90 percent said no.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Different regions and demographic groups in this country support a wide range of ideals—both progressive and conservative.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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In February, the broadcast veteran shared she had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a rare nervous system syndrome, and dementia.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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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.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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Silver Linings Playbook Where to Watch: Peacock, Prime Video An unconventional romcom erring closer to the dark comedy side, Silver Linings Playbook is an adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel of the same name.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Sliding Door Security Bar Given that not every door opens on a hinge, this sliding door security bar is perfect for an unconventional entrance.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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In doing this, the exhibition aligns its artists with women working for the military-industrial complex: ENIAC, the world’s first modern computer, was invented to compute ballistic missile trajectories (six young women programmed it), and Grace Hopper was a Navy officer.Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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For fans of the artist, famous for his collaborations with Nike as well as his modern art sculptures, this watch represents a rare opportunity to be a part of the art itself through wear.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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Fernanda Torres plays Eunice, mother to Marcelo and his four siblings; her life is changed forever when her politically active, if not especially radical husband Rubens (Selton Mello) is taken away for questioning after a visit by military police.Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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From the first supernal image of rain on a green field, Jean-Luc Godard’s Hail Mary (Je vous salue, Marie) approaches the mystical with a sense of radical awe.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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