1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
archaeology and the kindred science of anthropology
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the kingdom's royal kindred actually numbers in the thousands
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kindred
Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
More:Milwaukee chef finds kindred souls at Riverwest community food center
The Kinship Community Food Center aims to engage volunteers and residents to end hunger, isolation and poverty.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022
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
See All Example Sentences for kindred
Adjective
All of us need the support and reassurance that come with connection to these kindred souls.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
More:Milwaukee chef finds kindred souls at Riverwest community food center
The Kinship Community Food Center aims to engage volunteers and residents to end hunger, isolation and poverty.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
The French researchers, working with another team in Montreal, Canada, identified a specific problem mutation in this kindred.
—Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022
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
See All Example Sentences for kindred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
Adjective
-
The Air Force has already issued its finding that there is no significant impact, though, in a related document penned by Air Force Co. Marcia Quiqley, the director of Space Force Mission Sustainment.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
-
The parties also state their potential resolution would end a related case involving Colorado State and Utah State suing the Mountain West.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Pilates exercises are compatible with functional movement.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Not every game will be compatible, but hopefully, the exceptions will be few and far between.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Only Rob, the youngest of the Ford siblings, grew up relatively insulated from the family’s chaos, although his turn would come.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
-
As both participant and observer, like its protagonist, the film contends with many shades of anguish, in a story about an extended Zambian family mourning the death of a man known to all as Uncle Fred, writes Tribune film critic Michael Phillips.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Campobasso suffered Nazi bombardment as the Germans sought to counter the Allied advance northward to Monte Cassino in the fall of 1943.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Fabian Sommer | Picture Alliance | Getty Images BERLIN — The Christian Democratic Union and the allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election on Sunday, according to exit polls from German broadcaster ZDF.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision unanimous decision (49-46 x3) Chidi Njokuani def.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
-
The unanimous three-judge panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the administration is likely to succeed in its February appeal, though the two judges appointed by Democratic presidents made clear a challenge could still succeed in the future.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Because the Everglades is such a sensitive environment already impacts by water pollution, the tribe is approaching the use of compost carefully, Cypress said.—
ASHLEY MIZNAZI,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Marshal Fossett’s already revealed herself to have a more collaborative relationship with the tribes under her jurisdiction than her Montana counterpart.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Republicans will need to stay largely united to pass the plan with tight margins in both chambers.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
-
The president chastised Democrats who were largely united in opposing Trump’s speech.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
This flashback kickoff, which looks to tell the devious origin story of the megachurch-leading Gemstone clan, went from long shot to lock quickly.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
-
In Scotland, tartans are traditionally associated with different clans and families, though anyone can come up with their own tartan and register it with the Scottish government.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share