the likes of somebody or something
the like of {sb/sth}the likes of somebody or something
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used to refer to people or things that are similar to or of the same kind as the one being mentioned
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The company attracts the likes of top industry professionals.
The concert was an experience the likes of which no one had ever imagined.
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used to refer to people or things considered undesirable, unworthy, or not wanted
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We have no time for the likes of him in our team.
The community does not need the likes of them spreading rumors.
