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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Some 13- and 15-year-olds may be ready to use social media to responsibly connect with friends and family, people who share their hobbies and interests, and even use social media to find support and solace in like-minded communities. Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026 Culture shock isn’t part of it when a baseball gym rat joins a like-minded group of players. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026 In 2025, Kari Kolts was new to Los Angeles and looking to connect with like-minded readers. Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 The Hapco offers a way for followers to connect with other like-minded pet lovers and make the most of life with their four-legged companions. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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