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
Hence the persistent attraction to the rustic, unmediated emotion of the Magnetic Zeros clip and its ilk.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Handling might be a little more complicated, given the rear-wheel drive, but cars from days past of this ilk suffered from similar setbacks.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
In Chicago, the TV airwaves are packed with commercials from their ilk.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Having a teammate of Jake’s ilk could help Sorbello in her quest to claim her third victory, as this competition is fierce.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 July 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Handling might be a little more complicated, given the rear-wheel drive, but cars from days past of this ilk suffered from similar setbacks.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
In Chicago, the TV airwaves are packed with commercials from their ilk.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Having a teammate of Jake’s ilk could help Sorbello in her quest to claim her third victory, as this competition is fierce.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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Given the number of works Apple may have infringed upon, the plaintiffs, Hendrix and Roberson, have requested the court to turn their complaint into a class action and block the company from further infringement of this kind.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, which was first reported by Courthouse News, is one of the first of its kind and could set meaningful precedent for AI abuses in the future.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bieber himself was aware of the anxiety over the delays and posted a couple messages on his Instagram that there seemed to be a technical delay of some sort.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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In practice, the humanoid can stack, sort, and arrange dishes with care that mirrors human handling.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Absolutely spectacular stuff, for sci-fi fans and those looking for thrills of any stripe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Also starring Selena Gomez, the genre-bending film earned two Academy Awards and four Golden Globes.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tou Her is a local Hmong-American artist who works across mediums and genres, from galleries to children’s books.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nationally, the most common dog breed is the Labrador retriever, but Arizona has a different favorite.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Although listed as Pekingese, Bear and his siblings likely are a mix of several breeds.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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