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
More than any other director of his ilk, Lee has persistently brought arthouse sensibilities to the mainstream.
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Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Hence the persistent attraction to the rustic, unmediated emotion of the Magnetic Zeros clip and its ilk.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Handling might be a little more complicated, given the rear-wheel drive, but cars from days past of this ilk suffered from similar setbacks.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
In Chicago, the TV airwaves are packed with commercials from their ilk.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Hence the persistent attraction to the rustic, unmediated emotion of the Magnetic Zeros clip and its ilk.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Handling might be a little more complicated, given the rear-wheel drive, but cars from days past of this ilk suffered from similar setbacks.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
In Chicago, the TV airwaves are packed with commercials from their ilk.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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New rides like this one can cost $100 million, if not more, to create; incorporate LiDAR laser systems of the kind used on self-driving cars; and rely on robotic figures with thousands of moving parts.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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That's consistency — but not the good kind.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The top three countries on the list suggest that hospital systems of all sorts have the capacity to implement new technologies that improve patient outcomes.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Husseini’s successor of sorts, his distant cousin Yasser Arafat, also resorted to murder and intimidation.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Raw fabrics, wool/cotton blends and stripe weaves, as well as green and red casts are among the mill’s latest areas of focus.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Absolutely spectacular stuff, for sci-fi fans and those looking for thrills of any stripe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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These can run a couple hundred dollars, especially for large breeds.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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When left unchecked, dark data breeds risk.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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