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
Yet to those who didn’t live through the Dončić experience — the front office executives, coaches and scouts who would love nothing more than to get their hands on a player of his ilk — all these justifications for the trade simply don’t compute.
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Sam Amick, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
That’s an unconventional approach that’s rarely seen in stories of this ilk, and the game’s optimistic narrative bristles with possibility, even after multiple playthroughs.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Both expect their own sons to become rabbis too, or at least Torah scholars, and their daughters to marry men of the same ilk.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
Hurricanes and their ilk can strike year-round, as the residents of Brisbane, Australia, are discovering this week.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Sam Amick, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
That’s an unconventional approach that’s rarely seen in stories of this ilk, and the game’s optimistic narrative bristles with possibility, even after multiple playthroughs.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Both expect their own sons to become rabbis too, or at least Torah scholars, and their daughters to marry men of the same ilk.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
Hurricanes and their ilk can strike year-round, as the residents of Brisbane, Australia, are discovering this week.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
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However, the dispute between Lage and Textor, a first of its kind, will hinge on whether such promises are enforceable.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The church received a grant from the Valley Foundation to acquire the instrument, which is the only one of its kind at a South Bay venue.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The Dallas starters were a little out of sorts, and Bueckers struggled to find the appropriate balance between hunting her shot and feeding her teammates.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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But Gen X—born somewhere between 1965 and 1980—has been largely forgotten about (although even saying that has become a cliché of sorts).—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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The subtle stripe keeps the print from leaning too floral, and Resor ran the pattern vertically to highlight the stripe.—
Allison Duncan,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Demi Moore Demi Moore wore an inventive Thom Browne gown that featured an oversized stripe.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Part of the appeal of the story for Skarsgård was the genre itself.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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For the most part, the shift in tone and genre works because of Skarsgård.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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Whatever the truth, James believes Ruby's fearfulness in the shelter, coupled with her breed, proved to be a significant obstacle to her getting adopted.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Juice is one good example of the new breed of fintech lenders.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Multi-generational families traveling together and looking for a bit more space can book a variety of larger accommodations that sleep up to 12.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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