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
SpaceX and its ilk challenge the very fundamentals of this model.
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Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Evans is also taller than many players of this ilk, measuring 6-5 1/2 in socks at the combine.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo is a student of Love and her ilk who has been riding high off the one-two punch of 2021’s Sour and 2023’s Guts, chart-toppers dually indebted to modern pop and ’90s grunge.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Chilling and highly entertaining in equal measure, Weapons is a step above modern horror movies of its ilk thanks to its sharp script and one scene-stealing performance that's best left unspoiled.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Evans is also taller than many players of this ilk, measuring 6-5 1/2 in socks at the combine.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo is a student of Love and her ilk who has been riding high off the one-two punch of 2021’s Sour and 2023’s Guts, chart-toppers dually indebted to modern pop and ’90s grunge.
—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Chilling and highly entertaining in equal measure, Weapons is a step above modern horror movies of its ilk thanks to its sharp script and one scene-stealing performance that's best left unspoiled.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
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Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
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Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
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He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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State parks described it as a small Chihuahua-like breed.
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The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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