soul mate

NOUN

one's true love

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter ego confidante

WEAK

companion friend heart's desire helpmate kindred soul kindred spirit lover one's promised partner truelove

Example Sentences

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“The closest you’ll get is your soul mate touched your phone on an assembly line.”

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

It's in Arrakis where Paul meets Chani, the girl who has been haunting his dreams, the girl who seems to be his soul mate.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

“We remember her as a soul mate, beautiful daughter, sister, devoted mother and wife.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

In a statement, Mrs Baldeh's husband Bocar said: "Aisa was my wife, my best friend, and my soul mate."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

Mr. Stoker does air quotes around soul mate.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty