Definition of the likes of in US English: the likes of
phrase informal Used of someone or something regarded as a type.
‘she didn't want to associate with the likes of me’
More example sentences
‘In the past, the pair have worked with the likes of Suzie Quatro and Cliff Richard.’ ‘He finds that people assume the likes of Thompson, Fry and Laurie were part of his circle.’ ‘I'm not sure Ford has a plan to fight off the assault on its business from the likes of Toyota.’ ‘One can only imagine how the likes of Amis or Rushdie would have taken this kind of condescension.’ ‘Dementieva beat the likes of Justine Henin-Hardenne and Lindsay Davenport en route to the final.’ ‘The sound has been compared to the likes of Pavement, The Pixies and Talking Heads.’ ‘They put up strong resistance every game and have turned over the likes of Workington.’ ‘There was a certain romance in crime when we felt that the likes of Michael Corleone were behind it all.’ ‘He plays on regular basis with the likes of Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski and is touted as a star of the future.’ ‘This is where you are likely to find the likes of Mick Jagger, Elton John and other superstars.’