kindred spirit

noun

: a person with similar interests or concerns

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In the end, Crockett found his kindred spirit in an outlaw scion: Jennings. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026 Though Purdue and Indiana are the dominant teams among fans here, the locals at The Depot saw a kindred spirit when Hurley came to town. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026 The group recognized Friedmann as a kindred spirit. James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 As Salvador Dalí’s kindred spirit and protégé. Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kindred spirit

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“Kindred spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindred%20spirit. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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