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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Later works remix art-historical references more subtly but with like-minded abandon. Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Fifteen of us like-minded travelers, all Zephyr Adventures alums, kicked things off in Tbilisi, a capital city full of contrasts. Lori Rackl, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 Fifteen of us like-minded travelers kicked things off in Tbilisi, a capital city full of contrasts. Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for like-minded

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Jun. 2026.

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