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

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And indeed, the company, which enlisted New York’s Rockwell Group to spearhead the design, found a wealth of like-minded local collaborators ideal for realizing its vision. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The reformers did the hard work, year after year, for decades—as like-minded people did after them—until the work bore fruit. Danielle Allen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 The Murdoch family was caught up in a public battle for News Corp, where Rupert aimed to cut James, 53, and his sisters, Prudence, 67, and Elisabeth, 57 out of the family trust in an effort to ensure his company will pass solely to his eldest and conservatively like-minded son Lachlan, 54. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Guests will have the opportunity to meet current members, connect with like-minded women, and explore how the League can support both personal and professional growth. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for like-minded

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 24 May. 2026.

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