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kindred spirit

NOUN
soul mate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter ego confidante
WEAK
companion friend heart's desire helpmate kindred soul lover one's promised partner truelove

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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

We need those who are our kindred spirit.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

In Pages specifically, though, Hernández found something of a kindred spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

I find an extraordinary kindred spirit in Anatole.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver