1
as in wants
to wish to have
I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in prefers
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in pleases
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
you can never trust his like, because they'll always let you down
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in equivalents
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in likings
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of likes
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The fun and flattering style works for all ages, and Manzone likes twisting hair back into a claw clip to keep things super youthful.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Karpushin likes marmalade at the bottom of a glass with Greek yogurt on top, but notes his company's marmalades also make gorgeous salad dressings or simple syrup supplements for cocktails.
—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
No one likes paying for insurance — and mounting premiums in 2025 didn't help matters.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The Lions graduated several standout players from last season’s team, but Lions coach Erik Kirsch likes the potential of this season’s youngish group.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
All the financial work is, as another show likes to say, mysterious and important.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s despite many public statements from general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone that the club would like to re-sign the 30-year-old, and despite ongoing conversations between the sides, which seem to indicate that Bellinger also likes the idea of returning.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
This is the bed for the type of person who likes to switch things up.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Kenneth Turan, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Guest hosts included the likes of Andy Cohen, Scarlett Johansson, Keke Palmer, Amy Poehler, Rogers, and more.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
After six years as co-host of CBS Mornings, the 45-year-old journalist has taken over the anchor chair at CBS Evening News, a role once held by the likes of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
How could the story of New York’s most notorious madam, a woman who had the likes of Dutch Schultz, Wallace Beery, Robert Benchley, and Dorothy Parker as regulars throughout the Roaring Twenties be boring?
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
None has the oddball humor of the Frozen Iguanas, which was celebrated in responses to the Instagram announcement that drew nearly 14,000 likes.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of likes and dozens of comments on Glorioso's and Brady Street's social media pages indicate community anticipation for the market's return.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Global Studios is home to Global’s podcast slate, including The News Agents and My Therapist Ghosted Me, alongside the likes of The Fellas, Saving Grace, Pitchside and Bach & Arthur.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Tarr shut down the school in 2016 but remained an academic in his post-filmmaking life; visiting teachers up until that time included the likes of Apichatpong Weerasethakul (whose own style owes a great deal to Tarr’s), Carlos Reygadas, and Gus van Sant.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Jets under Engstrand focus on a physical, aggressive style that likes quarterbacks to use a blend of RPOs, zone reads and play-action passes.
—Noun
This tiny library, which had gardening books, the complete works of Shakespeare, and some 200 handwritten volumes by the likes of Thomas Hardy and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was not meant to be comprehensive.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
-
Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
-
Transgender athlete wants to drop her challenge Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University who convinced lower courts to temporarily block enforcement of Idaho’s ban, now wants to abandon her case.—
Verb
-
Like Penn, though, Roversi generally prefers to work in a more familiar and settled space.—
-
Murphy prefers to live in the present.—
Verb
-
Ball enjoys every second of their interactions, too.—
-
Rose also enjoys playing with dolls, carefully giving each one its own name and unique personality.—
Verb
-
Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
-
What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
Verb
-
Prince George loves homegrown beetroot high in antioxidants, which will most likely be in the mix.—
-
Mike Tomlin loves to run the football and play the field position game but the Texans have held eight of their last 11 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.—
Verb
-
Collectively, there is less tolerance for stubbornness disguised as conviction, as this transit favors multidimensional thinking and open dialogue.—
-
This mindset naturally favors destinations with a strong culinary identity.—
Verb
-
In the final episode, Swift savors the final three shows in Vancouver and counts down to closing the book on yet another era of her life with her family and crew.—
-
Shanks doesn’t hide where his script is going, but instead savors its humor and black heart.—
Verb
-
In the finale’s last moments, Alfie confronts Mindy, notices the ring on her finger and wishes her luck.—
-
If the former Olympian wishes to see her daughter and Sophia agrees to it, then Farina will make good faith efforts to set up the visit, per the documents.—
Cite this Entry
“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share