: 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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Carney, a former governor of the Bank of England, has strong ties in Europe from his banking days, and has cultivated his relationships with like-minded European leaders since becoming prime minister in March 2025. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Instead, they were radicalized in place through exposure to news reporting, online propaganda, preaching, and the fellowship of like-minded individuals. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 The channel’s executives are touting the venture as a gathering place for like-minded individuals who are engaged in politics. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Bultó gathered a group of like-minded engineers, and thus Bultaco was born. — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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