OPEN-MINDED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

open-minded

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd

Definition of open-minded

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 As long as these discussions remain respectful and open-minded, a festival has to be the platform for such debate and dialog. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026 After making top-four selections each of the past three drafts and building a team on the rise, the Sharks are open-minded to any idea that can improve their roster right now. — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 24 June 2026 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 Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too elevated even as Fed officials have become more open-minded about AI and its implications for being deflationary. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-minded

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Adjective

The rebound was briefly loose in the box, but nobody from Portugal could get to the ball while the net was open.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Some prominent liberal legal scholars even attempted to defend substantive-due-process rights using originalist and textualist methods.

— Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
In a stark move, liberal Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor directly criticized Thomas' claim in a joint opinion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of liberal

Adjective

Consumers, meanwhile, appear increasingly receptive to exactly this kind of physical immersion, particularly as digital fatigue intensifies.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been largely receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of receptive

Adjective

According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
But its original progressive elements have not only lasted, but become the law of the entire land — from sea to shining sea.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of progressive

Adjective

Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
While seemingly an unconventional choice, Sandler, Swift and Kelce have been in each other's orbit for several years.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of unconventional

Adjective

In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
The asymmetrical silhouette is also fresh and modern, and Quince's supple Italian nappa leather looks far more expensive than its price.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

That’s what Rebecca Loviconi‘s ‘genre fusion’ feature doc Crime or Rescue will reveal, as the ‘romantic true crime’ story that’s set to hit the doc market follows radical animal activists who unexpectedly fall in love during the filming.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Alfaturk16’s leak locks in a July 22 release date for the new Galaxy Watches, potentially giving Samsung just a few weeks to unveil what could prove to be a radical addition to the company’s wearable portfolio.

— Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of radical

Adjective

Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The architecture is intentionally clean and contemporary, understated but elegant.

— David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of contemporary

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