like-minded

adjective

like-mind·​ed ˈlīk-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce like-minded (audio)
: having a like disposition or purpose : of the same mind or habit of thought
like-mindedly adverb
like-mindedness noun

Examples of like-minded in a Sentence

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The movie concludes the issue wasn't technology, but that Bonnie simply needed to find like-minded people who are, no offense, huge dorks like her. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 June 2026 The appeals court judge cited various cases where the 9th Circuit sided against religious institutions on being allowed to only hire like-minded employees, a coach praying after football games, and a fireman who was allegedly fired over his religious beliefs, among other cases. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026 Earlier this month, Canada announced a plan to help middle powers or like-minded countries develop an alternative to the big AI players. ABC News, 17 June 2026 But when that moment comes, the communal experience of enjoying the world’s biggest sporting event with thousands of like-minded people is special. Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for like-minded

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of like-minded was in 1526

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“Like-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like-minded. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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