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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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
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
Since his brief stint with the band Fleet Foxes, Tillman has built out existential concept records that span folk, big-band jazz, soft rock, and indie pop, with a satirist’s eye for the disturbingly absurd.
—The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 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
Your nods mean everything to the folks working hard on the line, behind the bar.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
Since his brief stint with the band Fleet Foxes, Tillman has built out existential concept records that span folk, big-band jazz, soft rock, and indie pop, with a satirist’s eye for the disturbingly absurd.
—The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 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
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Yet the character genuinely loves his family, including younger siblings Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), a college student, and teenager Lochlan (Sam Nivola).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Nay and his family moved from Kentucky to Star to help get LifeSpring off the ground after the former church at the site, one of the oldest in the state, endured internal conflict and aging membership.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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More:Justice Department tells Supreme Court bans on transgender care for minors are constitutional A teacher told the principal the shirt could potentially disrupt classes and could affect LGBTQ+ students.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Tocilizumab belongs to a class of drugs called biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or bDMARDs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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Virgo Since the planet of communication is giving you a chance to see matters differently, read between the lines to comprehend people’s motives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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There is something about hearing other people laugh or other people being moved.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bluewater Known for building tribal brand loyalty and trust while driving sales, Bluewater helps brands thrive in a competitive marketplace.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The question remains: Will the government uphold its obligations to tribal nations, or will federal policy undermine the educational foundations of Indigenous communities?—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The caste system that Buddha warned of undergirds the luxury lodging industry.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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Hell-bent on seeking justice for his peers and haunted by his wife’s death, Darrow will sacrifice everything to infiltrate the Gold caste, competing for his life to bring down his enemies.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The movie was made under the prowess of Kennedy’s father — who had once been a film executive — so JFK is made to look like the very best of humanity, but that seems like more of a problem for June 1963, when it was released, than, say, December 1963.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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The two battle it out, and after losing one of his wings, Wilson attempts to appeal to Red Hulk's humanity — in a classic Captain America moment — in order to bring him back down to the life-size Ross.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Black consumers represent over 70 percent of the hair extension market, spending approximately six times more on hair care than other ethnic groups.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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As examples, individuals of certain racial ethnic groups, low-income families and those that live in rural areas face significant barriers in accessing high-quality healthcare.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The main level also includes two bedrooms, a laundry space and many windows that provide all-season views of the woodland setting.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fans and players alike have taken to the pitch clock, the larger bases, and the other rule changes that baseball implemented at the Major League level last year.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Folk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folk. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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