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adjective

ˈkin-drəd How to pronounce kindred (audio)
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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members archaeology and the kindred science of anthropology

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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action finally found people who were kindred spirits when she joined the hiking club

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kindred

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noun

as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor the kingdom's royal kindred actually numbers in the thousands

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Recent Examples of kindred
Adjective
Coaching and managing would be Collins’ destiny, and Collins recognized a kindred spirit in Sweet, who coached first base for him with the Houston Astros. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026 The plot follows a protagonist who meets a kindred spirit and travels to the Daliang Mountains to heal old wounds and bring hope back to her hometown. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
There could be challenges that pop up during this time, like needing to handle family problems or stepping in to help one of your kindreds. — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 June 2025 The French researchers, working with another team in Montreal, Canada, identified a specific problem mutation in this kindred. — Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for kindred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
  1. related
  2. compatible
  3. family
  4. allied
  5. unanimous
  6. tribe
  7. united
  8. clan
Adjective
  • That determination would, in turn, have implications for related rights to sovereign territory and natural resources.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • According to Robert Schueller, director of public relations for Melissa’s Produce, the company has been selling Hatch chiles and related products for over 20 years.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of related
Adjective
  • Hot Wheels were originally designed to be compatible with Mattel’s signature orange tracks.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • The Type 055 destroyer carries 112 universal vertical launch cells, while the smaller Type 052D uses the same compatible launch system, allowing both classes to fire many of the same missiles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of compatible
Noun
  • People ‘in the middle’ While many are flocking to take advantage of an $8 burger, Alicia Roten’s family is simply trying not to eat out at all.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Officials are relying on reports from the families of victims and survivors in an attempt to determine the number of those missing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of family
Adjective
  • The new destroyer is expected to play an important role in protecting sea lanes, supporting allied naval operations, and providing a credible defense against advanced missile threats.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • To counter the facts contained in our meta-analysis, the Big Players in officialdom and allied factions followed their standard operating procedure.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of allied
Adjective
  • The law, which will take effect in 2028, was one of Pritzker's top priorities during the spring legislative session and received unanimous support in both chambers.
    — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Wembanyama, 22, was the first unanimous winner of the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award and finished third in MVP voting last season.
    — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of unanimous
Noun
  • Tribal governments, whose compacts trade exclusivity for revenue shares, have their own version of the grievance, which is why four New Mexico tribes sued Kalshi in May on sovereignty grounds.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But the department has been running into opposition by landowners, environmental groups, Native American tribes and others who argue that the rapid construction endangers environmental and religious sites and a way of life along the border.
    — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribe
Adjective
  • The representative added that the Fever remained united around winning games and building its fan base before directing reporters back to basketball questions.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • The result was a stronger workplace culture that emerged more united, focused and capable of navigating complexity and change.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of united
Noun
  • Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The Sussex clan, which has had an estranged relationship with the royal family in recent years, met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, Charles and Camilla's private country residence in Gloucestershire, England.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 July 2026
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