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
Given the strength of their respective movie sectors, Mel’s dispatch from the BFI Southbank, where the deal was revealed, notes that co-operation of this ilk has not always been straightforward.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Agnes is socially competent, even charismatic, but beset by neuroses that seem genuinely frustrating to her, not the self-satisfied post-Woody Allen solipsism common to auteurs of this ilk.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
My Fair Library First, the good news for Anthropic and its ilk.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Agnes is socially competent, even charismatic, but beset by neuroses that seem genuinely frustrating to her, not the self-satisfied post-Woody Allen solipsism common to auteurs of this ilk.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
My Fair Library First, the good news for Anthropic and its ilk.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
Noun
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The festival is the largest of its kind in the United States and is sponsored by the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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For Shank Hall, the cameo is a full-circle moment of sorts.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The show also featured a regular segment on missing pets, in this case a dilute calico with a stripe down its nose.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Researchers in Palm Beach County are trying to figure out if patterns, such as stripes on a zebra, affect how lions chase prey.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
Noun
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This same thing is true when inventing new or combining genres in writing.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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The genre first took root in the 1930s with radio quiz programs like Professor Quiz and Information Please before making the leap to television — and it's been a pop culture staple ever since.—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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These companies are crafting a new breed of good-looking, durable, simplified micromobility vehicles, with higher prices to match.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
18 July 2025
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This affectionate breed of canine always wants to be by their owner's side.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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The products have been sold at a variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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