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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Kennedy dismissed the entire 17-member ACIP and appointed seven members to the advisory committee, several of whom have no vaccine or immunology pedigree while others include like-minded vaccine skeptics. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Having been convinced to rejoin the board from Barcelona in 2011, Cruyff began working with like-minded coaches and executives to implement sweeping changes, drawing on the lessons from his legendary playing and coaching career. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025 Social interaction with like-minded individuals supports our need for compassion, kindness and community. Gerry J. Tucker, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Freedom Caucus and like-minded holdouts gathered off the House floor to discuss a path forward, as many returned from the White House with their opposition to the bill unchanged. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 July 2025 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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