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ilks

noun

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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Noun

Cinematic pretense and the kinds political leaders and media personalities use to sell ideas are often one and the same.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Opponents such as Alcaraz — even if the Spaniard is just coming back from a long absence due to a wrist injury — were the kinds causing Shelton problems.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of kinds

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Skin disease — there are more than 3,000 types — is among the most common health condition in the world and affects more than two billion people.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Its integration with the F-35I will expand the aircraft types that can carry the munition.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of types

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Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The period included two incomplete passes to Thornton, who looked a little more out of sorts than usual throughout this particular day.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sorts

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However, some boxwood varieties naturally shift color throughout the year, so slight bronzing in fall and winter is nothing to worry about.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Here, your guide to the metaphorical — and literal — cream of the crop for fall, coming in ranging intensities and fruity and dessert-like varieties.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of varieties

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Wachholz, who is chief creative director and co-founder, has worked as a writer across various media and genres for over 20 years, including television, video games and three fantasy novels.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Over the course of the past two decades, some of the most popular athletes on the planet have established similar businesses to service their creative ambitions, spanning documentaries, TV shows, feature films, podcasts and across multiple genres.

— Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

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