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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Realizing that a collective effort is crucial, TATA & VAN scout for like-minded hopefuls to share in the dream. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Board members are more likely to pay attention if a concern is widespread, so collaborate with like-minded parents. CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Fandom has become a means of signaling our identity to others and bonding with like-minded spirits, Kresnicka said. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 27 June 2026 When like-minded voters are split across many names, fringe candidates can advance with a small but consolidated base. Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 27 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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