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

But, if the Brewers fall behind in the series, they could be faced with coming back behind the likes of ex-Dodger Dustin May and rookie Robert Gasser. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Jain is overseeing a unit that includes the likes of Rivals, Extraordinary and Stephen Graham’s A Thousand Blows, three huge shows that helped score Disney+ a record 15 BAFTA TV Award nods in March. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Silicon Valley money and high-flying scores for ripe, well-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon fueled unprecedented demand for limited releases from the likes of Harlan Estate, Schrader Cellars, Colgin Cellars, and Hundred Acre. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Eventually, her friend—local musician and record producer Jay Oliver—noticed her talent and gave her a foot in the door by recording advertising jingles for the likes of McDonald’s and Toyota. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the likes of

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