as in attitude
a particular way of thinking
politicians trying to understand the mind-set of voters She had the mind-set of a champion.
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Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images/Getty Images While speaking with the media earlier this week, Nabers was asked about his mindset now compared to this time last year.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
During a recent interview with The New York Times about her new album, Vie, Doja Cat provided a peek into her romantic mindset and how that plays into the theme of her upcoming musical release.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
But that mindset is outdated and increasingly expensive.
—Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
From biotech breakthroughs to billiards, Brian Gossett continues to expand his vision—proving that with the right mindset, there are no limits to where opportunity can lead.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
During a recent interview with The New York Times about her new album, Vie, Doja Cat provided a peek into her romantic mindset and how that plays into the theme of her upcoming musical release.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
But that mindset is outdated and increasingly expensive.
—Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
From biotech breakthroughs to billiards, Brian Gossett continues to expand his vision—proving that with the right mindset, there are no limits to where opportunity can lead.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-set
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This yuckster attitude was apparently contagious, because Gray herself got in on the act on a day in which she was scheduled to kiss the young hunk Christopher Atkins, who had a recurring role for one season as a camp counselor.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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His hands-on approach and demanding attitude combines with high popularity.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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With a shift in perspective and a few budget-friendly swaps, a plastic-free kitchen is possible for you, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Mind-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-set. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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