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

From New York Times • May 24, 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

Adair enters when the docuseries is well into exposing the sinister twist of Twin Flames Universe, a specious “school” promising to guide people to their spiritual soul mate.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2023

In a statement, Mrs Baldeh's husband Bocar said: "Aisa was my wife, my best friend, and my soul mate."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

For just a buck, you get the name and number of your one true soul mate.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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