1
as in wants
to wish to have
I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in prefers
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in pleases
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
you can never trust his like, because they'll always let you down
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in equivalents
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in likings
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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 likes
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The fancy men are very rude to Tristan, which is terrible manners and therefore very UN-fancy, but Charlotte likes him.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Cordrey likes living in and working for a township.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
As for storage, Gandhi likes to store her screws in their original packaging if possible.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Gaga is all about Jigglypuff, Noah is paired with Psyduck, Ramakrishnan's is Luxray, Jisoo likes Eevee, Young Miko loves Gengar, Yamal picks Zygarde and Leclerc is a fan of Arcanine.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
At first, Hayley seems to be the doting assistant, albeit one who also likes to go out and hook up and take drugs.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Willing tackler who likes to hit.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
RynnBrain now puts Alibaba in competition with the likes of Nvidia and Google which are developing their own AI models for robots.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Suburban leaders indicated the mix of power sharing and new money could be enough to persuade the likes of Plano and Irving to scrap looming withdrawal elections in the nick of time, with just days before some counties finalize May ballots.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
In the influencers Photoshopping themselves into Epstein-file photos to get likes or promote their SoundCloud account.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Saved by the likes of Mike and Patricia McCoy.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Already, scaling partners include the likes of Bestseller, C&A, Filippa K, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Reformation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The cast of Dao features the likes of Katy Correa, D’Johé Kouadio, Samir Guesmi, Mike Etienne, and such Gomis family members as Nicolas Gomis, Fara Baco Gomis, and Poundo Gomis.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Beckham likes to apply the tint across her nose and the top of her cheeks to channel a fresh-off-the-beach flush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The fancy men are very rude to Tristan, which is terrible manners and therefore very UN-fancy, but Charlotte likes him.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Cordrey likes living in and working for a township.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
As for storage, Gandhi likes to store her screws in their original packaging if possible.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Gaga is all about Jigglypuff, Noah is paired with Psyduck, Ramakrishnan's is Luxray, Jisoo likes Eevee, Young Miko loves Gengar, Yamal picks Zygarde and Leclerc is a fan of Arcanine.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
At first, Hayley seems to be the doting assistant, albeit one who also likes to go out and hook up and take drugs.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Willing tackler who likes to hit.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, as a powerhouse couple, that fall more in step with the likes of Hailey and Justin Bieber’s individual style statements than, say, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s joint method dressing.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
RynnBrain now puts Alibaba in competition with the likes of Nvidia and Google which are developing their own AI models for robots.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Suburban leaders indicated the mix of power sharing and new money could be enough to persuade the likes of Plano and Irving to scrap looming withdrawal elections in the nick of time, with just days before some counties finalize May ballots.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
In the influencers Photoshopping themselves into Epstein-file photos to get likes or promote their SoundCloud account.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Saved by the likes of Mike and Patricia McCoy.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Already, scaling partners include the likes of Bestseller, C&A, Filippa K, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Reformation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The cast of Dao features the likes of Katy Correa, D’Johé Kouadio, Samir Guesmi, Mike Etienne, and such Gomis family members as Nicolas Gomis, Fara Baco Gomis, and Poundo Gomis.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
-
New York's new socialist mayor wants to tax corporations and wealthy New Yorkers to finance the city's $12 billion budget deficit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The big question might end up being how long Lutnick, who doesn’t exactly need the job of commerce secretary, wants to remain a punching bag — especially with Democrats favored to win control of the House later this year.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Morgan Stanley prefers Schwab and LPL Financial, both of which Cyprys rates overweight.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Kristie prefers the slightly thicker Le Bent Targeted Cushion Legacy ¾ Crew Sock.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In his free time, Jonathan enjoys coaching youth basketball, trying new restaurants and hanging with friends.—
Jonathan M. Alexander,
Houston Chronicle,
12 Feb. 2026
-
Marie enjoys going out to eat and has a particular love for Chinese food, sushi, and Haitian cuisine.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Larter is a genetically gifted goddess, but the human spirit loves to aspire, and Larter is a good ambassador for any woman who wants to believe the best is not behind her.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
-
My son loves the fun parts of puppy parenting like snuggling, petting, playing, and running together.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
-
To what extent are the Bears using each of these locations as bargaining chips when the decision overwhelmingly favors Arlington Heights?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Owner Fardowsa Sheik Ali just wishes more people were willing stop in and try it.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Androw always chooses House of Bread and wishes more pizzerias would take up the cause.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
