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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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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
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Another approach, aesthetically antithetical but practically kindred, uses digital means for figurative hyper-similitude.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
Third, there is the moderating role of the Umunna (sons of the land), Umuada (daughters of the land) and Ikwu (members of a kindred).
—Nnamdi Madichie, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
The West Virginia native who grew up in a small mountain town felt a kindred community in Altadena and wanted to offer his version of a neighborhood restaurant there.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Another approach, aesthetically antithetical but practically kindred, uses digital means for figurative hyper-similitude.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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
Third, there is the moderating role of the Umunna (sons of the land), Umuada (daughters of the land) and Ikwu (members of a kindred).
—Nnamdi Madichie, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
Adjective
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Instead, the players stood behind him patiently — fidgeting now and then, their faces mainly expressionless — as Trump answered questions that mostly related to the potential of U.S. involvement in Israel’s war against Iran.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Bono earns his first career hit as a soloist on the Hot Rap Songs chart and his second honor on a related list, the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Fiserv's coin will also be compatible with the solana blockchain, a popular choice for stablecoin transactions thanks to its speed and low costs.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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The Shiloh lamp is also compatible with dimmable light bulbs for a more customizable glow.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
Noun
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However, six yeshivas received notifications from the state Education Department earlier this year instructing families to find other ways of educating their children and cutting off the schools’ public funding.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed on D-Day - more than 4,400 of whom died in the assault.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Over the entire Battle of Normandy, codename Operation Overlord, which lasted until Aug. 30, 73,000 Allied troops were killed and 155,000 wounded.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (PSJVTA) does not violate the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)’s due process rights by forcing them to consent to federal courts’ authority.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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The unanimous decision from the three-judge panel keeps a pause on a lower court’s temporary restraining order a week before that had directed the federal government to return control of Guard troops to Newsom.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Instead of just making the Berk tribe inexplicably multiracial, this little bit of world-building gives an explanation to the (slightly) more diverse casting.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The accord with states and tribes guaranteed up to a decade without those lawsuits.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Following Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho — charismatic coaches who created genuine connections with the group — Nuno’s inability to form a united atmosphere in the dressing room halted any early-season momentum.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
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With Republicans holding a slim 220-212 majority in the House, a handful of holdouts can sink the legislation if all Democrats stay united, as expected.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The compilation clip featured lively snippets of the El Moussa clan's visit to Sin City, including outfit reveals, preparation for El Moussa's keynote speaker gig and a theatrical live show.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The father, Buddy Smart (Bryan Cranston), is the clan’s second-rate crackpot visionary, a cockeyed optimist who dresses in fuddy-duddy jackets and never knows where the next paycheck is coming from.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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