likes of, the

Idioms  

1. Also, the like of one. An equivalent or very similar person or thing; an equal or match. For example, I've never seen the likes of this before, or We'll never see his like again. This expression today is almost always put in a negative context. [Mid-1500s]

2. see likes of.

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Example Sentences

Patrick Barclay:, external A celebrated football journalist for the likes of the Observer, the Sunday Telegraph and the Times, he was also a regular on Sky Sports and wrote biographies on Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.

From BBC

John Curtis:, external A sports journalist for the likes of the Press Association, he also served in various roles linked to Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

From BBC

Ron Steen:, external Wrote for the likes of the Guardian, Wisden Cricketer and Cricinfo and was a former deputy sports editor of the Sunday Times.

From BBC

Scottish Labour, who have also tabled a separate motion of no confidence, reasoned that they would have several days to convince the likes of the Greens and Liberal Democrats to come onboard.

From BBC

That’s clear on the band’s rendition of the “As I Roved Out,” a traditional folk song with dozens of disparate versions by the likes of the Clancy Brothers, Planxty and Fairport Convention, as well as the 1969 Moby Grape song “It’s a Beautiful Day Today,” Plant’s pure, gently powerful vocals working with Dian’s to create a lovely, gentle ray of positivity.

From Los Angeles Times