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Recent Examples of kindred
Adjective
The West Virginia native who grew up in a small mountain town felt a kindred community in Altadena and wanted to offer his version of a neighborhood restaurant there. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024 Another approach, aesthetically antithetical but practically kindred, uses digital means for figurative hyper-similitude. Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
Hellboy and his team face an underworld prince who plans to awaken a lethal army and use it to reclaim Earth for his magical kindred. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 Third, there is the moderating role of the Umunna (sons of the land), Umuada (daughters of the land) and Ikwu (members of a kindred). Nnamdi Madichie, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2021 See All Example Sentences for kindred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
Adjective
  • Some of the samples tested positive for Salmonella and additional testing found that the samples were closely related to the Salmonella found in sick people.
    Amber Brenza, Health, 8 June 2025
  • Economists meanwhile note that growth has been concentrated in manufacturing, specifically in defense and related industries, and propped up by state spending.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • The charger is compatible with MacBooks, iPhone 16 Series, Samsung, Pixel and other portable devices.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • For Nintendo, the DS — a portable two-screen touch compatible device meant to fit in the average chino pocket — arriving at the same time as its newest handheld threat: the Playstation Portable (PSP).
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Next was dad Harry following closely behind as his little princess met a Disney Princess, before the family was photographed going up a log flume ride at Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • While Georgia is thankful to be free and reunited with her family, the press around the murder and the trial will nevertheless affect the family's future.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • As the White House prepares to negotiate tariffs with various allied nations, technology observers are concerned guardrails will be ignored.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 May 2025
  • The statements from allied countries were a distinct contrast from the early days after the 2023 attack, when governments rushed to back Israel.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • But faced with the prospect of unanimous Democratic opposition, Trump opted for a strategy that focuses on GOP priorities such as tax relief and border security while personally lobbying reluctant Republicans to stay in line.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
  • Van is the main draw during these prelims, coming in with a 13-2 professional record, and has won three straight fights by unanimous decision.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Expect weird alliances, big-picture moves and a surprising level of camaraderie that inspires the whole tribe.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
  • Massapequa, named after a local Indigenous tribe, has refused, calling the mascot part of the community's identity.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Following Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho — charismatic coaches who created genuine connections with the group — Nuno’s inability to form a united atmosphere in the dressing room halted any early-season momentum.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 10 June 2025
  • With Republicans holding a slim 220-212 majority in the House, a handful of holdouts can sink the legislation if all Democrats stay united, as expected.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • In the premiere episode, the Kardashian-Jenner clan took a family trip to Cabo, where Kardashian once again came face to face with her fear.
    Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 30 May 2025
  • When the Nazis came to power in 1933, the Ophuls clan left Germany for Paris.
    David Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025

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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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