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kindred spirit

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  1. Also, kindred soul. An individual with the same beliefs, attitudes or feelings as oneself. For example, Dean and I are kindred spirits when it comes to spending money—we're both tight. [Mid-1800s]


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All the same, it’s no news that these two artists are of a kindred spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 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

Lam, whose mother died five years ago from complications related to multiple sclerosis, found a kindred spirit in Keiser.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2025

Ecclestone, a former second-hand car dealer, recognised a kindred spirit and was a kind of guardian angel at times as Jordan navigated the choppy waters of being a privateer team owner.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2025

And to have that rubbed in my face by my one kindred spirit, the only person around who was more of an outsider than I was—it was the ultimate insult.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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