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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One friendly governor now is a far cry from a like-minded chair later, one who would inevitably hold far more (though still limited) sway over his fellow policymakers. Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Initially, the group was a place for like-minded activists in numerous cities to convene, and various chapters started having success at backing local candidates. Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 Douglas was often a loner and had tense relationships, even with like-minded colleagues. John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 We’re connected by a massive WhatsApp group, which functions as a nerve center for 50 or so like-minded women. Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 23 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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