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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
her folks have farmed that land for five generations
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Recent Examples of folks
Along the way, folks can enjoy tastings of the new vintage wines along with sweet and savory bites.
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Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Maybe the fans who were supposed to ditch him already left years or decades ago, and what’s left are the folks think advocating for empathy is a niche position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
There is also a Hall of Fame of Historic Illinoisans, a 50-member eclectic group that includes such folks as Jane Addams, Sauk Chief Keokuk and Ernest Hemingway.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
And how did the front-of-house folks treat you?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The homes designed to cater to these folks have followed that shift.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Weeks prior, during a love-centric episode of Wheel of Fortune, participating couples ranged from newlyweds to folks married for decades.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s why those folks lit up the bridge over the freeway during the World Series.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The situation’s a little squirrellier for folks hoping to watch on their existing cable or satellite service.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Maybe the fans who were supposed to ditch him already left years or decades ago, and what’s left are the folks think advocating for empathy is a niche position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
There is also a Hall of Fame of Historic Illinoisans, a 50-member eclectic group that includes such folks as Jane Addams, Sauk Chief Keokuk and Ernest Hemingway.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
And how did the front-of-house folks treat you?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The homes designed to cater to these folks have followed that shift.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Weeks prior, during a love-centric episode of Wheel of Fortune, participating couples ranged from newlyweds to folks married for decades.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s why those folks lit up the bridge over the freeway during the World Series.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The situation’s a little squirrellier for folks hoping to watch on their existing cable or satellite service.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folks
Noun
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Superman, Kara was not raised by a loving human family or taught how to be a hero but is later forced to follow in her younger cousin's footsteps and become a hero.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even when there is little to celebrate in a world marked by barbarity, these events invite us to be together and, briefly, to look, feel, admire, and even disagree within a temporary gathering of images and spaces.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Skeletor’s best beats stand as intricate, explosive little worlds that build on ideas he’s been toying with his entire career.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some Native American tribes refer to the April full moon as the breaking ice moon, the frog moon, the sucker moon and the budding moon of plants and shrubs.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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For those following news about the war on social media, this affinity network—all these different figures with their own little tribes—has been quickly replacing images of the war with commentary on it.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Focus Features documentary, in theaters now, explores the intersection of AI development and its impact on humanity from a personal perspective.—
Charlie Tyrell,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bringing a new perspective to campus Last summer, Tamura returned to campus, moving into a house across the street from UC Health.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Photos of the collision show the big rig with its back end on the road and its nose down the hilly yard, just feet from the house.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Against all expectations, the judges spared Henry, and Badinter’s arguments gained traction with the French public.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the world is topsy-turvy, the theatergoing public seeks explanations.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Executioning was a hereditary métier, monopolized in Paris by the Sanson clan for nearly two centuries.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The purpose of our mountain drive this morning is to rendezvous with Fitz and the rest of the Caldwell clan and take advantage of the virgin powder now piling up around California’s Carson Pass.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Folks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folks. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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