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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2
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
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
Clearly that sentence was triggering for some folks.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
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
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Noun
Atlanta is full of resilience, and bringing Nook and Bub’s story to life — everyday folks fighting to survive — means everything to me.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
Clearly that sentence was triggering for some folks.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folk
Noun
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Access to high-growth startups has historically been limited to elite capital such as venture firms, family offices, and hedge funds.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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That means Eternal Spark has some of the largest outdoor space available in its class.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Other professors taught his classes this semester at FIU.—
David J. Neal and,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More people are seeking healthier, more responsible ways to live.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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In 2023, the bacteria infected 10.8 million people and killed 1.25 million.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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They were named in honour of a tribal chief from the Arauco War, which raged in Chile in the 1500s.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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During tribal council, Probst asked the castaways various questions about the mood at camp.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
Noun
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During the Bengal Famine of 1943, even members of the highest castes were forced to eat snails.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
2 May 2025
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The spirit of caste is malignant and dangerous everywhere.—
Margie Burns,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Importance of prayer The White Rose movement was concerned not only with the present state of humanity but also with its future, and not only with the individual but also with the communal.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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How their humanity is depicted onscreen is so relatable and a great asset to the film overall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And nearly 20 percent of America's total population, too, with followers of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Reducing racial and ethnic disparities in traffic stops, while enhancing enforcement efforts to improve road safety, are among the goals of the CTData Collaborative.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Noun
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So there’s one level of daunting that’s the subway, right?—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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But again that level depends on how many people around you have been vaccinated as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Folk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folk. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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