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or soul mate
plural soulmates or soul mates
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: a close friend or romantic partner with whom one has a unique deep connection based on mutual understanding and acceptance
When I fell in love the first time, I believed in 'soulmates,' and felt he was the one.—
Tuli Banerjee
Tuli BanerjeeWe were always friends, and we always stayed in touch. There was always this connection. I can't explain it. It's almost like soulmates, and it always was.—Melanie Griffith, quoted in People Weekly
Melanie Griffith, quoted in People WeeklyEvery lonely adolescent fantasizes a lost twin somewhere, the perfect companion, confidant and soul mate—another self.—Sharon Begley
Sharon Begley2
: a person who shares the same beliefs or opinions as another person
ideological soulmates
You half-heartedly play the election game, giving your vote to the least offensive candidate at the time. But you save your heart, hoping for that day when your political soul mate rides in on a white horse.—Burt Constable
Burt Constable
also
: something likened to a soulmate in being very similar to or being a typical companion to another thing
And, unlike their soulmates at Pinehurst, these [golf] courses often feature substantial elevation changes. —Larry Olmsted
Larry Olmsted Discovery, like its soul mate love, is a many-splendored thing. —Stephen Jay Gould
Stephen Jay Gould Examples of soulmate in a Sentence
a husband and wife who are perfect soulmates
They are ideological soulmates.
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite crossing paths several times and even though each of them is looking for a soulmate, Tarek and Laila never meet.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The black cat's grief and tribute to its soulmate resonated with other TikTok users, many of whom shared similar experiences of bonds and grief with pets.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
There is humor, however, in Lucy being surrounded by identical cheering women who are also in her sorority of peddling soulmates to the soulless as she is told the news.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
Believing his soulmate could be waiting overseas, Harold is once again turning to a professional matchmaker in hopes of finding lasting love.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
For a fee, this modern-day matchmaker will set you up with your ideal soulmate — tall, petite, male, female, fit, very fit, rich, very rich.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
This is one of the best twelve-month cycles for all of your heart’s desires, whether that’s improving a relationship, making long-term promises or finding a new soulmate.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 June 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The black cat's grief and tribute to its soulmate resonated with other TikTok users, many of whom shared similar experiences of bonds and grief with pets.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
There is humor, however, in Lucy being surrounded by identical cheering women who are also in her sorority of peddling soulmates to the soulless as she is told the news.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
Believing his soulmate could be waiting overseas, Harold is once again turning to a professional matchmaker in hopes of finding lasting love.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
For a fee, this modern-day matchmaker will set you up with your ideal soulmate — tall, petite, male, female, fit, very fit, rich, very rich.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
This is one of the best twelve-month cycles for all of your heart’s desires, whether that’s improving a relationship, making long-term promises or finding a new soulmate.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 June 2025
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“Soulmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulmate. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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