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kindred spirit

Idioms  

  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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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

"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

Kenny Chesney, Ronnie Dunn, the late Toby Keith — Hagar counts each as not only a dear friend but also a kindred spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

And even Elisabet isn’t truly a kindred spirit.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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