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
Perhaps unsurprisingly, others have made claims of this ilk, both before and after David.
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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2017, Pluto added a more traditional video-on-demand library; like those of Plex, Shout TV, Tubi and their ilk, those films are also played with ad breaks to keep the service free.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In fact, he has been surprised by how many people of different ilks seem to be enjoying the show.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Organizational solutions can be improvised with purchases from Amazon or The Container Store, but the luxury home decor sector lacks pre-existing storage and stylish solutions for shoes, cosmetics and possessions of that ilk.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2017, Pluto added a more traditional video-on-demand library; like those of Plex, Shout TV, Tubi and their ilk, those films are also played with ad breaks to keep the service free.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In fact, he has been surprised by how many people of different ilks seem to be enjoying the show.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Organizational solutions can be improvised with purchases from Amazon or The Container Store, but the luxury home decor sector lacks pre-existing storage and stylish solutions for shoes, cosmetics and possessions of that ilk.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matchmaker Maria kind enough to join us now with some tips for our viewers.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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For a league that lacks star power, signing Rodriguez is a coup of sorts.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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January 2025: Princess Kate announces cancer in remission Princess Kate announced her cancer is officially in remission on Tuesday, signaling an end of sorts to her yearslong public health journey.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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European political leaders of such varied ideological stripes as the Social Democratic defense minister of Germany, Boris Pistorius, and the Conservative candidate for the country’s chancellorship, Friedrich Merz, agree that defense spending needs to increase significantly.Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
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DirecTV has plans to launch bundles in other genres soon.Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Choosing to create salsa and plena tracks alone is part of an enduring tradition of protest in the genre, according to experts.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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As a result, the breed have moderate exercise needs and need to be socialized from a young age.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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As owners, industry experts, and retailers advance their understanding of pet health, the landscape will undoubtedly uncover more knowledge about dietary needs, preferences, and risk profiles across various breeds.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Whether this theory is correct or not, climate change has been intensifying a variety of extreme weather events, including droughts.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The old is dying, the new cannot be born, and a great variety of morbid symptoms has appeared.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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