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ilks

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plural of ilk

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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Recent Examples of ilks Anti-porn crusaders of all ilks also hijacked the news of Radvinsky’s passing for their various pro-censorship agendas. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026

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Dann and her staff have led corporate team-building events, visited day care centers for art activities, and hosts birthday parties and showers of all kinds.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
In addition to artwork of all kinds, there will be three stages of live music, more than a dozen restaurant booths and children’s activities.

— Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

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And although American vagrancy laws were deemed unconstitutionally vague and overturned in 1972, police maintained the authority to make arrests based on suspicious types of nonaction.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
With efficacy and affordability top of mind, Skin Union’s product boast ph-balancing, and filler-free formulas suitable for all skin types, and all under $30.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of types

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Orange stitching features throughout, standing out particularly on the red overlays that also include suede eyestays and leather Jazz stripes.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
As Warhol goes, Green is more partial to the artist’s 1972 Sunset series, the prints whose thick stripes inspired the cover art for his new novel.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of stripes

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But Clemson reeled the Tar Heels back in, slowing down a rushing attack led by Benjamin Hall (130 rushing yards) and making quarterback Billy Edwards, by the end, look flustered and out of sorts.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
For the past half decade, private equity firms of all sorts have sought new ways into college sports amid mounting opposition from many fans and trustees.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of sorts

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Related Grab Your Pumpkins Now There’s no need to wait until October to purchase your favorite pumpkin varieties.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sano ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.

— Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of varieties

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De Heer has spent more than 40 years in Tasmania, Australia, directing, writing and producing films across a broad range of genres and subjects.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Artists from various musical genres are coming together to take part in a new music project inspired by the series The Chosen, a historical drama based on the life and ministry of Jesus.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

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