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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While McPhaul’s mission to curb her screen time has been an individual endeavor, others are increasingly seeking out social spaces to join like-minded people hoping to unplug. Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The hottest new social activity is not talking Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 This year, Mamdani is backing another like-minded democratic socialist, Darializa Avila Chevalier, who is running against Representative Adriano Espaillat, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026 Later works remix art-historical references more subtly but with like-minded abandon. Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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