as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
we're looking for chestnuts and other items of that ilk for our autumn decorations
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Recent Examples of ilk
Given the strength of their respective movie sectors, Mel’s dispatch from the BFI Southbank, where the deal was revealed, notes that co-operation of this ilk has not always been straightforward.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Agnes is socially competent, even charismatic, but beset by neuroses that seem genuinely frustrating to her, not the self-satisfied post-Woody Allen solipsism common to auteurs of this ilk.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
My Fair Library First, the good news for Anthropic and its ilk.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Agnes is socially competent, even charismatic, but beset by neuroses that seem genuinely frustrating to her, not the self-satisfied post-Woody Allen solipsism common to auteurs of this ilk.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
My Fair Library First, the good news for Anthropic and its ilk.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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The sports complex will be the first of its kind in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The Rockies and Nationals, two of the least active clubs on the trade front, haven’t made a transaction of any kind since 2009.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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For Shank Hall, the cameo is a full-circle moment of sorts.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This works especially well for graphic prints or images with a bit of color-blocking, where the stripes can shine as the sole pattern.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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One at the end of the casket that was covered by the flag's stars, the other at the end cloaked by the stripes.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This same thing is true when inventing new or combining genres in writing.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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Has the mainstream music industry found Jesus Christ? Brittany talks with University of Michigan-Dearborn Professor Emerita Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard and Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-million dollar machine behind the Christian Contemporary Music genre.—
Corey Antonio Rose,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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While some breeds, like the Labrador retriever in the clip, were bred for this exact purpose, and are widely known for their innate swimming abilities, other breeds may not be as comfortable around water.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Video footage shows about 10 dogs of different sizes and breeds glide toward the shore at San Diego's Dog Beach on July 22, balancing on a single surfboard.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Ford is counting on offering a variety of powertrain choices such as extended range electric vehicles, partial zero emissions vehicles and a full range of hybrids across its lineup, to win over consumers, according to Farley.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The league is as popular as it’s ever been, setting a variety of viewership and attendance records in the past year.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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