soul brother
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of soul brother
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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My mother loved him too, she would say that Anthony is "one cool white soul brother".
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2018
This incredible clarity, as if I’d been listening to the soul brother all year but only now was finally hearing him.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2016
Keith Richards said in a statement Wednesday that "no one saw this coming" and that Jagger has "always been my soul brother and we love him."
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2014
"For me he was like a soul brother."
From The Guardian ● May 20, 2013
"Thanks," I said, not knowing if I should give him a soul brother handshake like all the righteous brothers in Shaft.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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