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

Examples of the likes of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After ranking 28th in the NBA in defensive rating last season, the Kings could be formidable on defense when Simmons shares the floor with the likes of Keegan Murray and Dylan Cardwell. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

From time to time, though, high-profile collaborations with the likes of Travis Scott, Eminem, and DJ Khaled are originally unveiled through Nike’s SNKRS app. — Rudie Obias, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

The formal living and dining areas are paired with a warm chef’s kitchen, outfitted with Carrara marble countertops and high-end appliances from the likes of Wolf, Miele, and Sub-Zero. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis, favored by the likes of Rosamund Pike, Kirsten Dunst, and Jenna Ortega, attributes the ever-growing popularity of minimal makeup to general empowerment—women opting to own their individuality rather than cover it up. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the likes of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove