kindred

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Morisot’s continued association with Manet, as well as their kindred viewing habits and penchant for contemporary Parisian subjects, led critics to consider her his student rather than a peer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

We are kindred spirits and it makes sense that Westside Gunn and “Mama’s Gun” become Mama’s Westside Gunn for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

They sit over their drinks smiling like children and they relish being surrounded by kindred spirits, if only for an evening.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern