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
People like Procida and his ilk don’t have a clue what being a real American is.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.
—Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on deck to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and their ilk, has been hollowed out by layoffs and retirements.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.
—Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on deck to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and their ilk, has been hollowed out by layoffs and retirements.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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The backstory Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort is the latest property by Twinpalms Hotels & Resorts, and is a first-of-its-kind concept for the group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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On January 16, 2019, a first-of-its-kind demonstration of Deep Isolation’s patented technology was conducted using standard drilling techniques at a commercial drilling test facility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Close partnerships of any sort aren’t always split 50/50, of course — everyone, including you, needs a little extra help sometimes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The push also comes at a time when retailers appear to be in a same-day delivery arms race of sorts, with merchants turning to more third-party last-mile delivery services to get products at the consumer’s doorstep faster.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, 16-year-old Josiah Baker, who is from Georgia, wore a full suit of stars and stripes and a black top hat.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Americans of various political stripes are blaming the Iran war for high gas and grocery prices.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hail Mary is also performing ahead of expectations overseas, where sci-fi is a notoriously tough genre to sell in certain European countries, as well as key regions in Latin America and Asia.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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Steeped in international cinema, Haghighi has since taken familiar tropes, forms, and genres and bent them in new directions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second dog, a large mixed breed, was critically wounded by a stray slug and died before it could be brought to an Animal Care Centers of NYC facility for treatment, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That means that in a world of giant, dangerous predators, rat ancestors found ways to feed, breed, and endure.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The six varieties of Caruso giardiniera are now available online, and in stores in 30 states, including more than 100 stores in the Chicago area.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The hotel offers a variety of half-day and full-day excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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