noble-minded
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of noble-minded
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The idea is regulations are often supported by a surprising alliance of noble-minded moralists and profit-driven cynics.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2019
As an interpreter, Mørk avoided the noble-minded protocol—the high-school-graduation tread—that is too common in Elgar.
From The New Yorker • May 30, 2016
Peter Auty's José is initially defined as the noble-minded nice guy who is ostensibly different from the rest until, of course, we gradually become aware of the demons of instability and obsession that drive him.
From The Guardian • Jan. 18, 2011
As for Hopalong Cassidy, the vanquished king of an earlier TV era, his noble-minded triumphs can now be glimpsed only on local shows.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Such were the characteristics of the excellent noble-minded artist, whose invaluable tuition I was about to have the good fortune of receiving.
From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles
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