kindred spirit
Example Sentences
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O’Keeffe and Stieglitz both found a kindred spirit in Lawrence’s intense passion for nature and its spiritual dimensions, pantheistic in its fervor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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
"There was a kindred spirit there, and they did not have to worry about him bolting from the movement. He was loyal."
From BBC • Sep. 12, 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
He was like me—a kindred spirit crazy enough to keep on trying.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
