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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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Donald Trump may find a kindred spirit in Lyndon Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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

"There was a kindred spirit there, and they did not have to worry about him bolting from the movement. He was loyal."

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

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

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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