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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The firm wants a like-minded ​strategic long-term investor to take a 10% to 20% ownership stake to reshape the company. Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026 But for Perez and others at the motel, the organizations have assembled a spontaneous network of like-minded people that have created a village of care. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Each edition has showcased them and like-minded international guitar stars who let their fingers do the talking. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Political parties are groups of individuals who band together as like-minded. Richard Davis, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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