soul mate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of soul mate
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Running from murderous in-laws is nothing compared to the threat at the heart of “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen,” which depicts exchanging vows with a presumed soul mate as gambling with a curse.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
“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
A soul mate, maybe, but not in the romantic sense.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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