soulmate

noun

soul·​mate ˈsōl-ˌmāt 

variants or soul mate

plural soulmates or soul mates

1

: 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

We 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

Every lonely adolescent fantasizes a lost twin somewhere, the perfect companion, confidant and soul mate—another self.

—Sharon Begley

2

: 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

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

Discovery, like its soul mate love, is a many-splendored thing.

—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

The show follows Ethan, Abi, and Sam, who are best friends from uni, soulmates for life, and dysfunctional roommates. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025

This book is a true collaboration between Fox and his work soulmate. —Erin Jensen, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025

Already synonymous with putting opponents through tables, the ground-and-pound Dudleys found their wrestling soulmates in the Hardys, aerial sensations who were a distinct blend of charisma and athleticism. —Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025

Within the pages of the allegorical book, books bring soulmates together, and this intriguing read asks readers to ponder the nature of influence and accountability. —Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

At any rate, if Figure 03 or some cybernetic soulmate does reach the market, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating. —David Szondy october 09, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025

But Brennan adds a catalyst in Adeline (Suzanna Son), depicting her as his soulmate and the person who most encourages his violence, in a characterization built almost purely on speculation. —Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025

Instead of giving in to the temptation of other people’s attention, August is instead meant to be a time to become your own soulmate. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025

Singles could find a soulmate and there could be good news around family planning. —Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for soulmate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate