large-minded

adjective

Definition of large-mindednext
as in modern

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  1. modern
  2. permissive
  3. lenient
  4. tolerant
  5. forbearing
  6. contemporary
  7. advanced
Adjective
  • There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • Yet another study found that students at schools with restrictive phone policies did not have significantly better mental health or academic outcomes than students at more permissive schools.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • What’s ironic is that the PG-13 standards for a movie were less permissive than the standards and practices for a television show at the time.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissive
Adjective
  • The allegations against Tran have led to other murder convictions being overturned, dismissals and relatively lenient plea deals in other cases.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The report helped lay the groundwork for the grading overhaul, after years during which more lenient grading had been seen as a way to ease anxiety among high-achieving students.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lenient
Adjective
  • Rather than using rigid, flat panels, the car is wrapped in an advanced, shade-tolerant photovoltaic skin.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Homeowners in those areas get $450 off the cost of Yardzen’s designs in addition to the standard $5 per-square-foot rebate SoCal WaterSmart provides when turf is replaced by drought-tolerant plants and other conditions are met.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tolerant
Adjective
  • With the economy in the doldrums, the public is less forbearing.
    — Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Definition of forbearing
Adjective
  • Though the building is clearly old (it was built in 1913), its shutters are a curiously contemporary shade of blue, sitting brightly next to the terra-cotta roof.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The hard-edge suitcase is now a coffee table that sits in the living room between the wood-burning fireplace and a sofa that’s the only significant piece of contemporary furniture.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Once operational in late 2027, the facility is expected to produce about 12,000 metric tons of advanced polymer electrolyte each year, enough material for as much as 25 GWh of lithium-ion battery production.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The vaccine, in combination with Keytruda , met key goals in patients with higher-risk or advanced melanoma whose detectable cancer had been completely removed through surgery.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of advanced
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