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 Chosen distinguishes itself from shows and movies of its ilk by focusing on the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of those around him.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
Like going to 20 ballparks or 20 famous college football stadiums or professional stadiums or something of that ilk would be an ideal vacation for me.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Auto Edit PowerDirector's newest tool of this ilk is Auto Edit, accessible from the GenAI menu.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
But even given their current constraints, e-mail apps might still evolve past Cora and its ilk.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
Like going to 20 ballparks or 20 famous college football stadiums or professional stadiums or something of that ilk would be an ideal vacation for me.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Auto Edit PowerDirector's newest tool of this ilk is Auto Edit, accessible from the GenAI menu.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
But even given their current constraints, e-mail apps might still evolve past Cora and its ilk.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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Two identical spacecraft will orbit in formation to provide a first-of-its-kind 3D view of Mars' magnetosphere and upper atmosphere.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Vacheron Constantin, for example, embarked on an ambitious project to fully remake its original American 1921 watch using the tools and techniques from the era in a one-of-a-kind piece.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the days following the Ole Miss game, Harmon didn't appear to be out of sorts.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against Orlando, the Wizards shot 31 for 33, marking a season-high in makes from the charity stripe.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The resurrection of the Universal monster franchise toiled in development hell for decades, with genre icons like George Romero and Clive Barker attached at various points.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cozyverse was written with omegaverse beginners in mind, giving readers an easy entry point to our favorite genre, while also crafting stories that would be fresh and exciting to long-time omegaverse fans.—
Emilia Emerson,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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What to know about Bo Bo, a classic mutt comprised of several breeds, including pit bull, according to The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network, was found wandering the streets of Florida in 2022.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Types of dog brushes There is a wide variety of dog brushes available to meet the different coat needs of dog breeds.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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