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 Eleventh House of Hopes and Goals The eleventh house gives you the chance to align with like-minded groups of people, community, social causes and to define your hopes, aspirations and goals for the future. Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 That’s the year Perry Farrell created a touring farewell party for his Jane’s Addiction, invited still-new bands such as Nine Inch Nails and Ice T’s Body Count for the ride, and found a tribe of like-minded rebel youth enthralled with his tribal gathering. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 21 May 2024 Issues in focus on the Hill and back home Thereafter, as the war in Vietnam wound down, McCloskey devoted himself to his environmental causes and working on legislation with like-minded members of both parties. Ron Elving, NPR, 18 May 2024 That aspect adds to the intriguing idea that Lanthimos could be assembling his own like-minded repertory company. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for like-minded 

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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 5 Jun. 2024.

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