soul mate

American  

Or soulmate

noun

1. a person with whom one has a strong affinity, shared values and tastes, and often a romantic bond.

   I married my soul mate; you don't get much luckier than that.

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soul mate British  

noun

1. a person for whom one has a deep affinity, esp a lover, wife, husband, etc

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Etymology

Origin of soul mate

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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soul mate

Kitchen and her husband, described as her "soul mate", were starting a six-week holiday to Singapore, Indonesia and Australia when the incident happened in May 2024.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

She wanted it all, but comedy was her true soul mate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

The rebellious spirit of Martha Graham has found a rebellious soul mate in another creative powerhouse.

From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

Seattle’s big sister, our liberal soul mate San Francisco, seems to be going through an identity crisis.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2024

I was stupid enough to believe that if Jace really saw me, he’d see I was his soul mate.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

Related Words

• alter ego
• confidante