open mind

noun

: a willingness to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
I know it's different, but try to keep an open mind.

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Individuals must be willing to keep an open mind, participate in productive discourse, listen to others, learn history, read a wealth of information from many different sources and not blindly follow the opinions of others. Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025 Devours is hopeful that people in the audience can keep an open mind, not unlike when Kenney Jones replaced Keith Moon as the band’s drummer. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 May 2025 However, whether visiting or sipping at home Reuter says that keeping an open mind will result in a surprise that will leave a lasting impression. Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 This necessitates an open mind on the part of prognosticators. Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for open mind

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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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