How to Use the likes of in a Sentence
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Films that didn’t make the list are the likes of Tenet, Dunkirk and Following.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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Hernández also took jabs at the likes of Tiger Woods and Shane Gillis.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
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Even so, moviegoers haven’t had much time to miss the likes of Moana, Maui and Hei Hei.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 July 2026
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The event is being held this week and will honor the likes of Natasha Lyonne and Richard Gadd.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
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His creations have been worn by the likes of Beyoncé and Michelle Obama.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 24 July 2026
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Sheeraz appears to be ready for a matchup with the likes of David Benavidez or Dmitry Bivol.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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But that won’t stop teams from spending big money on the likes of Mason Marchment and Michael Bunting.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 June 2026
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Mulvihill cited large viewership for teams from the likes of Cape Verde, Haiti and Uruguay.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 2026
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The pic also stars the likes of Jerome Richards, Jag Patel and Wayne Nelson.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2026
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The list includes the likes of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Muhammad Ali.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
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Injuries to the likes of first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and third baseman Maikel Garcia have not helped.
—Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
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The hip-hop mogul is, of course, known for wearing ultra-exclusive timepieces by the likes of Rolex, Patek, and Richard Mille.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
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American pressing — the type that previously won the ball against the likes of Paraguay and Bosnia — was easily evaded.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026
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Indeed, the city is renowned for its innovative concrete structures by the likes of Le Corbusier.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
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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
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Some clubs have stood up their own direct-to-consumer services, while others have paired with the likes of Victory+ and, now, DAZN.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026
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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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Seen on the likes of Hailey Bieber to Gwyneth Paltrow, capris have officially earned fashion’s stamp of approval.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
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With the likes of Tobi Lawal and Tyler Smith guarding him, Ike had no problems carving out space and buckets.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
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The spectacle will also feature the likes of Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber.
—Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
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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
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The halftime show featured a bevy of performances from the likes of Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and more.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026
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Coveted models from the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe are still driving the secondary market, though, even as the price of gold continues to waffle.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
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Also worn by the likes of Kendall Jenner and Meghan Markle, white jeans are ageless, flattering, and best of all, match every top in your closet.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 7 July 2026
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Stadium food began as an extension of street vending, bringing the likes of peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs and beer into the venue as early as the late 1800s.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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These questions will linger over the unit, which has been the source of M&A speculation for years, with the likes of Banijay known to be a potential suitor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 July 2026
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Throwing in with the likes of Kiros and Chevalier will only render more Americans without a political home.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
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The look was styled by Bailey Moon, who has also styled the likes of Madeline Brewer and Pamela Anderson.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
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The Princess of Wales’s collection consists of her own pieces, as well as heirloom items from the likes of Diana and Queen Elizabeth.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 14 July 2026
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Back then, their attack was charged by the likes of Hakim Ziyech on the wing and Youssef En-Nesyri’s phenomenal heading ability.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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