kindred spirit

Example Sentences

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Donald Trump may find a kindred spirit in Lyndon Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

He was like me—a kindred spirit crazy enough to keep on trying.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler