1
as in family
folks plural
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
her folks have farmed that land for five generations
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the working-class folk with no airs or pretentions
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Recent Examples of folk
Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, 13 June 2019
After Carly and Martina, indie band Half-Alive and folk musician Liza Anne finished off the series for the day.
—Elena Weissmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2018
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
If venturing outside, folks should take regular breaks in the shade and limit strenuous activities to early morning and evening.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
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Noun
This year, the event will feature more folk dancing groups, Plevrakis said, and guests can enjoy a DJ on Friday and Sunday, plus a live band on Saturday.
—Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, 13 June 2019
After Carly and Martina, indie band Half-Alive and folk musician Liza Anne finished off the series for the day.
—Elena Weissmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2018
Adjective
But there’s one iconic treat that tends to stand above all else—a dessert that folks venture all the way down to Florida to experience.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
If venturing outside, folks should take regular breaks in the shade and limit strenuous activities to early morning and evening.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folk
Noun
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The Goncalves family blasted the plea deal Monday evening on social media.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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Her name was not released pending notification of her family.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Activities such as ocean swimming sessions and stand-up paddle boarding, as well as Wim Hof breathing and cold endurance classes, are on offer.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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The 22-year-old is fresh off a dominant senior season and is widely regarded as one of the top quarterback prospects of his respective class.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The men’s team has already qualified for the World Cup in 2026, meaning a third appearance at a men’s World Cup for a nation of just over five million people.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Many tribal nations consider Pahá Sápa (the Black Hills) a sacred place, as well as an ancestral home.—
Lisa Meyers McClintick,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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For many tribal families, the prospect of buying property when homes regularly sell for eight figures, is virtually impossible.—
Joseph Lee,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Mishra sums it up by saying that nobody outside of India gets the concept of caste (without denying that privileged upper caste Indians don’t get it either).—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Led by the example of captain Aleksander Barkov, there is no caste system evident, no star-system in attitude.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Noun
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And listing this doesn’t capture the sheer violation of humanity: ripping babies away from their mothers, damaging trans kids by denying them access to medical care, and abetting food apartheid by working to eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Speaking to the protesters through a loudspeaker, Osceola said that the people behind the facility have forgotten their humanity.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The Council noted that racial and ethnic differences to the question were small.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While census participants are asked about their racial and ethnic background, the agency never asks about residency status.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The governor’s announcement included a list of other precautions such as limiting exercise or outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wearing sun protection like sunscreen and lightweight clothes, and drinking more liquids regardless of activity level.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people between 18 and 64 years old, according to the American Diabetes Association — and the best way to prevent this is to control blood sugar levels.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Folk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folk. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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