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
Sarkisian listed Hill, Simmons, Taaffe and Wisner among others as having won state championships in high school and bring that mentality to the Texas program.
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Despite the many successes — and even more face tattoos — he’s accrued since those post office days, Scrim still clearly carries that same humble, hardworking mentality.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 17 July 2025
As the Hornets’ future at center, he’ll be tasked with doing plenty of the dirty work and other inevitable duties like setting screens, and seemed to have no problem with the lunch pail mentality.
—Roderick Boone
updated July 11, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
In the eyes of the former NFL MVP Joe Theismann, Daniels doesn't possess the kind of gene that would force that mentality.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Despite the many successes — and even more face tattoos — he’s accrued since those post office days, Scrim still clearly carries that same humble, hardworking mentality.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 17 July 2025
As the Hornets’ future at center, he’ll be tasked with doing plenty of the dirty work and other inevitable duties like setting screens, and seemed to have no problem with the lunch pail mentality.
—Roderick Boone
updated July 11, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
In the eyes of the former NFL MVP Joe Theismann, Daniels doesn't possess the kind of gene that would force that mentality.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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The loud, brazen demeanor adopted by many pastors inspires mass trances and a sense of divine supremacy.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Within 3-6 years: Widespread artificial general intelligence (AGI) emerges, with machines rivaling our brightest minds across intellectual domains.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Trump also hinted on Tuesday that Obama could be prosecuted after the latter’s administration reportedly ignored intelligence community assessments suggesting that Russia wasn’t directly meddling in the 2016 election.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Technology becomes an extension and augmentation of our intellect.—
Nino Letteriello,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Hadar was known for his gentle character, sharp intellect and deep artistic talent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The administration maintains that the naysayers are wrong, and alas, there is indeed reason to suspect the official narrative of financial experts.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Part of the reason for their refusal, the OP claims, is that this wasn't the first time they had been asked for the same favor — and had a different outcome.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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