as in sense
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Recent Examples of mentality
The Royals had a different mentality throughout spring training in Arizona.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
This mentality led him to become seriously injured over the holidays.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Artificial intelligence moved front and center, with Wu and Tsai suggesting the company needed to adopt a startup mentality to keep up with the competition.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
The Buckeyes, the No. 2 seed in the NCAA women’s hockey tournament, turned into one of the premier programs in the country because of that wolfpack mentality.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
This mentality led him to become seriously injured over the holidays.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Artificial intelligence moved front and center, with Wu and Tsai suggesting the company needed to adopt a startup mentality to keep up with the competition.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
The Buckeyes, the No. 2 seed in the NCAA women’s hockey tournament, turned into one of the premier programs in the country because of that wolfpack mentality.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brian Walsh, senior director of intelligence; Thomas Boodry, senior director of legislative affairs; and David Feith, senior director of technology and national security were also fired amid the fallout.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Rise of Open-Source AI in Healthcare: On-Premise Solutions Are Shaping the Future Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, transforming clinical workflows, and addressing critical challenges like workforce shortages, diagnostic accuracy, and chronic disease management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kilmer’s specialty was giving the audience glimpses of intellect and compassion behind his steely gaze. Cruise, on the other hand, could never have pulled off Iceman.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In terms of demeanor, Cavett and Mulaney also share a lot in common, as both are known for infusing their comedy with a certain level of intellect and intrigue.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This relationship focus is another reason why some financial institutions may not be tempted by the pools of CRE loans on the market.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s a reason why countless stars are spotted in matching sets.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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