kindred

Example Sentences

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Leonardo da Vinci would have recognized a kindred spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

What used to be an alliance of kindred souls is viewed by both sides today as a marriage of convenience, loveless and lacking basic trust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 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

Egypt felt something kindred in listening to “Planet Rock,” the genre-bending anthem by East Coast hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

As soon as Siobhan was placed in the Paragon of Sound with a kindred marvel, Ella stood and clapped for her.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton