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
Trump and his ilk thrive on mis- and disinformation.
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Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Newsweek found five other gun stores across the United States of this ilk that had acquired new licenses after having voluntarily given them up.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Theaters obliged by dropping the latter; and stars such as Joseph Grimaldi and his slapstick ilk gradually moved over to circus entertainment, where clown work fit right in.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
The story of that one, based on the eponymous book series by Cressida Cowell, centers on a sensitive young Viking who befriends one of the winged beasts his ilk have naturally opposed for years.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Newsweek found five other gun stores across the United States of this ilk that had acquired new licenses after having voluntarily given them up.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Theaters obliged by dropping the latter; and stars such as Joseph Grimaldi and his slapstick ilk gradually moved over to circus entertainment, where clown work fit right in.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
The story of that one, based on the eponymous book series by Cressida Cowell, centers on a sensitive young Viking who befriends one of the winged beasts his ilk have naturally opposed for years.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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Whenever a new social app is announced, there's an intense digital stampede as influencers of all kinds rush to claim territory in the new world.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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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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The cart immediately came out, as Benford looked to be out of sorts.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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For some people, a junk journal is a visual diary of sorts, with notes and thoughts jotted in the margins.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Making a stable back-three system out of it is like painting stripes on a lion and calling it a tiger.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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More street-savvy items include a velour tracksuit, windbreakers with reflective stripes, and argyle knits incorporating the brand’s signature CD Diamond logo.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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This year’s festival features films from multiple genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, animation, LGBTQ, horror, religious, foreign and African diaspora, shorts and more.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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And horror audiences see a lot of formal invention, because filmmakers have to try to vary the genre.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Both embody the new breed, using their athleticism to keep defenses off balance.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Rug Hugger Munchkin breed, like Gabby, is known for its unique combination of short legs and Persian-like features.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Only about 3 percent of FRBs are of the repeating variety.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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