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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.
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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A fellow globe-trotting adventurer, game hunter, storyteller, and an old bodyguard to Sun Yat Sen. The closest thing to a soul mate he found in town.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

“Your soul mate statistically is in China,” she quips.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

More importantly, Chet met his soul mate, Joni Baker, at The Seattle Times, in front of a vending machine.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

“We remember her as a soul mate, beautiful daughter, sister, devoted mother and wife.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Mr. Stoker does air quotes around soul mate.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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