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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
Read more Fetterman’s approach to Trump stirs speculation Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) open-minded approach to President-elect Trump is fueling questions about his motives and vexing some of his fellow Democrats.
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
As for the personal growth aspect of Kennedy’s parenting philosophy, being open-minded enough to reflect on your own behavior, motivations and expectations as a parent can be difficult.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Multiple Democrats have taken an open-minded approach to Trump following his election victory.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Projected to be the most diverse generation yet, Gen Alpha is also described as more open-minded and cares about social issues.
—Gilda D'incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
As for the personal growth aspect of Kennedy’s parenting philosophy, being open-minded enough to reflect on your own behavior, motivations and expectations as a parent can be difficult.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Multiple Democrats have taken an open-minded approach to Trump following his election victory.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Projected to be the most diverse generation yet, Gen Alpha is also described as more open-minded and cares about social issues.
—Gilda D'incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
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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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The replacement of the open fireplace by the iron stove.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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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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The breeding season for coyotes occurs in February and March when females are receptive.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Back then, the Supreme Court shot down Trump's efforts, although its decision suggested the conservative justices might be receptive to different arguments.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Time to get progressive with your financial strategy.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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How does the league authentically represent its diverse player base while also appealing to a broad audience that might not be as progressive?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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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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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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There appeared to be the votes on the Miami-Dade commission to build a modern replacement of the incinerator on the same location in Doral, until Eric Trump, who runs the president’s hospitality business, came out against the plan days after his father won the 2024 election.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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All of which gives off a horribly modern stink, worthy of Tarantino—or, indeed, of G.T.A., where the agony of dying is no more than a passing inconvenience.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
26 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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