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

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Though entry is strictly invite-only, it is tailored to captivate a sense of belonging between like-minded Berluti fans and encourage socializing. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 If the opportunity to build custom models and work with teams of like-minded peers was not actually available at a company because the AI name was just a veneer, that’s where the rebranding trend could create problems, Rahman said. — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Meeting colleagues from neighboring industries, exchanging experiences and tips, and hopefully building a small network of like-minded people in the region. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Head to Oviedo to join like-minded fans of the Niner Empire Orlando chapter amid all the rock and roll memorabilia. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like-minded

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Nov. 2026.

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