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or soul mate
plural soulmates or soul mates
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: a close friend or romantic partner with whom one has a unique deep connection based on mutual understanding and acceptance
When I fell in love the first time, I believed in 'soulmates,' and felt he was the one.—
Tuli Banerjee
Tuli BanerjeeWe were always friends, and we always stayed in touch. There was always this connection. I can't explain it. It's almost like soulmates, and it always was.—Melanie Griffith, quoted in People Weekly
Melanie Griffith, quoted in People WeeklyEvery lonely adolescent fantasizes a lost twin somewhere, the perfect companion, confidant and soul mate—another self.—Sharon Begley
Sharon Begley2
: a person who shares the same beliefs or opinions as another person
ideological soulmates
You half-heartedly play the election game, giving your vote to the least offensive candidate at the time. But you save your heart, hoping for that day when your political soul mate rides in on a white horse.—Burt Constable
Burt Constable
also
: something likened to a soulmate in being very similar to or being a typical companion to another thing
And, unlike their soulmates at Pinehurst, these [golf] courses often feature substantial elevation changes. —Larry Olmsted
Larry Olmsted Discovery, like its soul mate love, is a many-splendored thing. —Stephen Jay Gould
Stephen Jay Gould Examples of soulmate in a Sentence
a husband and wife who are perfect soulmates
They are ideological soulmates.
Recent Examples on the Web
Between Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master, Inherent Vice) and Ari Aster (Beau is Afraid), Joaquin Phoenix appears to have found his cinematic soulmates.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Use this time to engage in self-love rituals, or perhaps write a love letter to call in your soulmate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Nicole Gregory’s daughter, Hailee Gregory, told KTVT-TV that her mom was her soulmate.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025
And after meeting her, Hashim Raza knew his son had met his soulmate.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Rodney and Tanisha Finley were 'soulmates,' GoFundMe says Rodney Finley, 44, and Tanisha Finley, 43, were identified as the victims killed in the shooting.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 June 2025
While writing an article for Rolling Stone, Cecilia works to reveal the mystery that has intrigued fans and discovers a classic tale of two soulmates separated by fate and circumstance.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 July 2025
Some of you may meet a new friend at this time who could be a soulmate connection, so be sure to open yourself up to new people, too.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Despite crossing paths several times and even though each of them is looking for a soulmate, Tarek and Laila never meet.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Use this time to engage in self-love rituals, or perhaps write a love letter to call in your soulmate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Nicole Gregory’s daughter, Hailee Gregory, told KTVT-TV that her mom was her soulmate.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025
And after meeting her, Hashim Raza knew his son had met his soulmate.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Rodney and Tanisha Finley were 'soulmates,' GoFundMe says Rodney Finley, 44, and Tanisha Finley, 43, were identified as the victims killed in the shooting.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 June 2025
While writing an article for Rolling Stone, Cecilia works to reveal the mystery that has intrigued fans and discovers a classic tale of two soulmates separated by fate and circumstance.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 July 2025
Some of you may meet a new friend at this time who could be a soulmate connection, so be sure to open yourself up to new people, too.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Despite crossing paths several times and even though each of them is looking for a soulmate, Tarek and Laila never meet.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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“Soulmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulmate. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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