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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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"We just joined forces and we have never looked back since, and it was great to have a kindred spirit on this journey," Bannister said.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

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

In Pages specifically, though, Hernández found something of a kindred spirit.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025

Vincent finds her a great confidant and kindred spirit.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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