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

Other prominent collaborations within the luxury world include a longtime affiliation with Prada and tie-ups with the likes of Fendi, Max Mara, Hermès, Bulgari, Loro Piana, Marni and Ferrari, to cite a few. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

He was recognized for his iconic role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as standout performances in the likes of The Night Manager, War Horse and Midnight in Paris, and an impressive stage career too. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

For his Spring 2027 runway show, Moralioglu relocated to the Roundhouse, a performing arts and concert venue that has seen the likes of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Leather has had a slyly stylish moment in menswear over the past year, too, with the likes of Alexander Skarsgård and Pedro Pascal reaching for it in lieu of more conventional suiting. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the likes of

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