I am finding that I still have a place for likes. For me:

Reposts are for content that I think other people will find interesting. I also use it to expose other people to people who I follow and who I believe create content of value.

Zaps are for people who are creating content that makes me laugh, think, or inspire me. This could be anything.

Likes are for a picture of a good steak or someone enjoying time with their kids, or maybe a landscape photo, etc.