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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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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

We need those who are our kindred spirit.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 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 even Elisabet isn’t truly a kindred spirit.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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