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

Recent Examples on the Web The nonprofit also hosts meet-ups and workshops around the South Bay, where local residents can learn new skills and meet like-minded creators. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024 The app has been a crucial resource for people to convene to share information, educate others on a wide array of topics, develop their business and brand identity, and fundraise and organize like-minded individuals around different humanitarian issues. Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024 The second-best thing to being at the game was being surrounded by like-minded supporters right outside the Kings home venue. Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024 But none of it mattered in the end, because tens of thousands of people showed up absolutely geeked to light up in public with like-minded folks, drop bundles of cash on flower, hash, and edibles, and ring in the high holiday with a wild, hazy celebration. Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024 Part of the answer is the chicken-and-egg segmentation of the audience: the reason all the late-night comedy hosts are progressives is that like-minded viewers are watching TV at that hour. Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024 Riding a powerful twin-guitar sound that fused rock, blues and country, the Allman Brothers Band inspired a host of like-minded groups throughout the South, many of which would find a home at Capricorn Records, the custom imprint established by the Allmans’ manager Phil Walden. Variety, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024 Try to find other like-minded women to support you through this journey. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024 Tuesday’s announcement suggests that clients will be able to pay to use Trump’s content delivery network to host like-minded websites and programs without fear of censorship. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024

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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 2 May. 2024.

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