as in kinds
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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How to Build Better Trust By making food allergy safety an important priority, restaurants, cafes, and eateries of all kinds can do more than just protect their customers and limit their legal risk.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026 -
But a film also needs craftspeople – filmmakers, artists, makers of all kinds.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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If Kidman’s character is tough, so were investigator types played by Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Brenda Blethyn (Vera), Amy Adams (Sharp Objects), and Toni Collette (Unbelievable).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the wildflower meadow, the kitchen garden is home to more than 90 types of vegetables and 70 herbs, while the orchard is devoted to unusual British fruit species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Jean-Claude takes what first appears to be a simple white shirt with blue stripes off the shelf.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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Foligno’s return will mean an on-ice reunion with his brother Nick, who came to the Wild in early March at the trade deadline and has already earned his stripes as a valuable penalty killer.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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But that is exactly why a Connecticut couple with roots in Winsted created a food outpost of sorts on Colebrook River Road, where hungry residents, weekenders and truck drivers find good food and a warm welcome from the owners, Kelly and Bob McCarthy.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota has been a rollercoaster team of sorts in the past, making stretches like this seem familiar.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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For those looking to amp up their complexion care even further, face masks (both sheet and LED mask varieties) and gadgets are excellent additions.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Baristas serve hot and cold espresso drinks, as well as smoothies and beverages featuring functional, nonpsychedelic varieties of mushrooms like lion’s mane and cordyceps.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s really key to me, because with a range of promoters comes a range of styles and genres.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Across genres, his roles share a kind of idealistic yearning to be seen and to be known that Gosling conveys with those soft eyes and a tired half-smile.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Ilks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilks. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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