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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That came up when Swift, who is into sourdough bread these days, discussed how like-minded people can interact. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025 Invite like-minded stoners: my table would be packed with people who value feminism, LGBTQIA+ rights and the loveable outliers of cannabis culture. Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025 Fans gather for watch parties, post reactions, and connect with like-minded audiences around favorite shows. Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 By 2024, her new Unwell Network (including its roster of buzzy like-minded Gen Z TikTok stars and podcasters) garnered a $125 million three-year deal with Sirius XM. Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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