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 last days of disco were fading, and Andy Warhol and his ilk needed another place to hang out.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The problem is the Wolves couldn’t produce that for nearly long enough – not to beat a team of San Antonio’s ilk.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
The president has been labeled with such nefarious terms as Satan, Hitler, rapist and pedophile by the Democrats and their ilk.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
But both events were canceled this year, making the return of Sick New World on Saturday — to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Las Vegas Boulevard — an indicator of the viability for massive rock events of this ilk in the area.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The problem is the Wolves couldn’t produce that for nearly long enough – not to beat a team of San Antonio’s ilk.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
The president has been labeled with such nefarious terms as Satan, Hitler, rapist and pedophile by the Democrats and their ilk.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
But both events were canceled this year, making the return of Sick New World on Saturday — to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Las Vegas Boulevard — an indicator of the viability for massive rock events of this ilk in the area.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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And by the way, all companies are creating value of some kind.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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So under that example, there would be Heat first-round picks, of some sort, available in 2027 or ’28, plus ’29, ’31 and ’33.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Likewise, the information helps Mancuso tailor wigs on what is sometimes very short notice, and the two departments collaborate incredibly closely to, say, transform Bad Bunny into a chatbot companion (of sorts).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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Choose from different patterns, colors, and designs from classic stripes to bold modern prints, accented with tassel detail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The oversized half-sleeve top and flowy wide-leg pants strike that sweet spot between comfortable and polished, while the subtle stripe print adds visual interest without feeling overly trendy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Pecsenye is passionate about diversifying the Rock Hall’s exhibits to reflect the genre’s scene today.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Franchise co-creators and writers Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who have regained control of the franchise 25 years after their last go-around, didn't limit the scope of their latest effort to the horror genre.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Fifty-one percent of mature light-breed horses in the United States are obese — a rate that ranks among the world’s highest, slightly above Britain and nearly twice that of Australia or Denmark.—
Joshua Moen,
STAT,
8 June 2026
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Some cat breeds are particularly chatty, and their talkative nature is perfectly normal.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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