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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.
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Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilks
Noun
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Even with the wonderful job Kpler does with its MarineTraffic tracking and map, following the hundreds or thousands of ships of all kinds, shapes, and sizes around the Gulf is an insanely big job.—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Research by Keyes and others has revealed that watching sports of all kinds, both in-person and on a screen, can have positive impacts on well-being.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Though diamond art kits have been popular for the past several years, sales are up 28% on Michaels' platform, indicating that these types of crafts are still generating new interest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Sacramento consistently ranks among the most diverse cities in the country, and that applies across all stripes.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Romanstii Knitted Collared Shirt Coming in at just $37, the Romanstii Knitted Collard Shirt takes distinctive Anthropologie stripes and combines them with the season’s trending polo style to create an elevated, cozy staple every wardrobe needs.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Steffen’s stint in Colorado has been a rollercoaster of sorts.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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In a far corner of Oviedo, Mugendai is a bonsai of sorts, a Japanese restaurant gently shaped by its chef, whose love for tradition and technique has grown it slowly and steadily.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Popular varieties include canning staples such as Roma and San Marzano, cherry tomatoes such as Patio Choice Yellow and Tiny Tim, and slicers such as Celebrity, Rutgers, and Early Girl.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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Maybe five great varieties, clearly positioned.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The deal with Bell and Red Flair reps the latest for aTwist, which has been building a library of vertical videos in various genres including comedy, drama, unscripted, horror and romance.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Readers are choosing platforms that offer ongoing engagement within specific genres instead of relying solely on traditional ebook marketplaces.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Ilks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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