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
And that requires pulling in vastly more overseas capital from the biggest of the big money — like Buffett and his ilk.
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William Pesek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Because their ideological ilk is in charge now and singing their leftist climate tune.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
To their credit, the Knicks cushioned the blow and fought back, like teams of that ilk are supposed to do.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
But why do these terrible people and their dangerous ilk remain enduringly popular?
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Because their ideological ilk is in charge now and singing their leftist climate tune.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
To their credit, the Knicks cushioned the blow and fought back, like teams of that ilk are supposed to do.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
But why do these terrible people and their dangerous ilk remain enduringly popular?
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The bill would bar Medicaid from paying for services of any kind at nonprofits that are primarily engaged in family planning or reproductive health and provide abortions.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The appointment is a homecoming of sorts for Kehoe, 70, who in the early ’90s served as the office’s second-in-command.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The piece boasted a large, full train, the sort that would likely not have been acceptable at the Cannes Film Festival that recently ended.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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The yellow-green trout featured a red stripe on its side and a white underbelly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Video clips posted online depict Babbitt, wearing a stars and stripes backpack and a Trump flag draped around her neck, stepping up and beginning to go through the waist-high opening of an area of the Capitol known as the Speaker’s Lobby when a gunshot is heard.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Unleashing Wood has ushered in an exciting new phase for a widely influential band that has defined a state-of-the-art jazz idiom deeply engaged with other genres.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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The night’s opener was Marten Lou, who is German-born but residing in Paris and who shared his Euro-forward interpretation of the genre, along with German favorite Jan Blomqvist, who appeared for a surprise set and skillfully layered his vocals over his moody and melodic signature sound.—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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In the meantime, a new breed of Democrat is stepping up.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
19 May 2025
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And now, a new breed of AI—agentic AI—is poised to become the mind of the machine, transforming buildings into entities that not only think but also adapt, survive and thrive.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Available in a variety of colors, this snack cup combines functionality with fun, making snack time more appealing than ever.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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