the likes of
phrase
variants
or less commonly the like of
1
: such people as : such things as
reads the likes of Austen and Browning
2
: such a one as and perhaps others similar to
—usually used with disparaging overtones
have no use for the likes of you
3
: the kind or sort of
… a fantastic celebration the likes of which had never been seen before …—
Joseph Heller
Joseph HellerExamples of the likes of in a Sentence
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Throwing in with the likes of Kiros and Chevalier will only render more Americans without a political home.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But the 24-year-old much prefers playing the likes of Madison Keys, 31, in matches that can descend into first-strike blitzes.
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Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
And there's been glossy black hair–the ultra deep brunette favored by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Simone Ashley, Laura Harrier and Charli XCX.
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Elle Turner,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
Also scheduled to visit the festival over the next week are the likes of Juliette Binoche, cinematographer Robert Richardson, Jeffrey Wright, and Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
Glover is 46 and first joined the PGA Tour before the likes of Jackson Koivun, NCAA champion Preston Stout and 18-year-old Blades Brown were even born.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Michelle Rago, a luxury events specialist who has planned weddings for the likes of Brooklyn Beckham, said at one event a serious concern was preventing an ex-wife from crashing the party.
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Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
3 July 2026
The team would soon feature real stars, too, in the likes of KC native Belser and wily midfielder Graham Zusi.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Egypt fans will be looking to the likes of Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to steer them into the Round of 16.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But the 24-year-old much prefers playing the likes of Madison Keys, 31, in matches that can descend into first-strike blitzes.
—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
And there's been glossy black hair–the ultra deep brunette favored by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Simone Ashley, Laura Harrier and Charli XCX.
—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
Also scheduled to visit the festival over the next week are the likes of Juliette Binoche, cinematographer Robert Richardson, Jeffrey Wright, and Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
Glover is 46 and first joined the PGA Tour before the likes of Jackson Koivun, NCAA champion Preston Stout and 18-year-old Blades Brown were even born.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Michelle Rago, a luxury events specialist who has planned weddings for the likes of Brooklyn Beckham, said at one event a serious concern was preventing an ex-wife from crashing the party.
—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
3 July 2026
The team would soon feature real stars, too, in the likes of KC native Belser and wily midfielder Graham Zusi.
—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Egypt fans will be looking to the likes of Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to steer them into the Round of 16.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
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