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
The product’s popularity is in line with the rise in the fragrance market overall; perfumes and their ilk are the fastest-growing category in the beauty sector, according to the market-research firm Circana.
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Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
My recent visit to Normandy, France, was of a different ilk, mostly revisiting the history of WWII, chronicled in my first two stories (links below).
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Thank goodness for the Rockies and their ilk.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Songs from The Avett Brothers’ catalog permeate the nearly 90-minute one-act show, which has a run-time decidedly on the short end for productions of its ilk.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
My recent visit to Normandy, France, was of a different ilk, mostly revisiting the history of WWII, chronicled in my first two stories (links below).
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Thank goodness for the Rockies and their ilk.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Songs from The Avett Brothers’ catalog permeate the nearly 90-minute one-act show, which has a run-time decidedly on the short end for productions of its ilk.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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Fireworks or incendiary devices of any kind.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sirras said that award looks to be the first of its kind, and the board likely offered it to Nejatian because of a blessing from Opendoor’s cofounders, Eric Wu and Khosla Ventures’ Keith Rabois.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The real brush fire in question took place in the spring (not the winter, as portrayed on the show), and fires of that sort were common.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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These strategies – called selection sort and shaker sort – are typically studied in computer science.—
Celeste Kidd,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another perk is its attention to design, with two minimal pattern options (a stripe and a swirl) that feel like a gorgeous blank slate compared to other squares of colored fabric that bill themselves as bath mats.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The pillows are plush, hypoallergenic, and feature a damask stripe pattern for an elevated look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cars from various eras and genres could be seen inside of the garages.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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That problem aside, the setup is fairly typical for the breed.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Smith shooting the moon—twice, potentially—represents a resurgent breed of executive compensation that has captured the imaginations of a growing number of CEOs.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mafbeanl Rocket Launcher for Kids Future NASA engineers and rocket scientists can explore a variety of STEM concepts in this engaging activity kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Once connected, Spotify can be used in a variety of contexts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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