kindred spirit

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

I learned some things from my younger self—the adventurous, kindred spirit.

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So, to take his mind off things, he logs into a phone sex chatroom and connects with a woman whom he thinks is a kindred spirit.

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An American boy found a kindred spirit in the king of England and was inspired to fight this disorder.

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Anyone who has put up with the fake rigors of celebrity (or has addiction problems) has got to find a kindred spirit here.

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Brooke also sees a kindred spirit in Obama's so-far-thwarted efforts to reach across the aisle.

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I venture to believe that you have not made a mistake in considering me a kindred spirit.

From Project Gutenberg

Rethel had studied the harsh strength of his Albrecht Drer, but only as a kindred spirit studies his kin.

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It was a splendid beginning for Israel's wilderness history, if only it had been followed up by the people in a kindred spirit.

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In the buckboard, fresh from that civilization which Chavis was ready to scorn, he had recognized a kindred spirit.

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Thomson, in his Seasons, has expanded the theme in a kindred spirit, and with prodigal magnificence.

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Related Words

• alter ego
• confidante