kindred spirit

Example Sentences

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Leonardo da Vinci would have recognized a kindred spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Founding Father Alexander Hamilton met a kindred spirit in Caracas-born Francisco de Miranda, who fought for both the American and French revolutionary causes.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Brown describes her character as a "kindred spirit" to Belly.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

Kenny Chesney, Ronnie Dunn, the late Toby Keith — Hagar counts each as not only a dear friend but also a kindred spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

She looked right past Sasha’s invisibility cloak and saw a kindred spirit.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater