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kind of

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  1. Also, sort of. Rather, somewhat, as in I'm kind of hungry, or The bird looked sort of like a sparrow. [Colloquial; c. 1800] This usage should not be confused with a kind of or a sort of, which are much older and refer to a borderline member of a given category (as in a kind of a shelter or a sort of a bluish color). Shakespeare had this usage in Two Gentlemen of Verona (3:1): “My master is a kind of a knave.” Also see of a kind.

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French brands Soutoura and Nour Turbans' nylon, black, jewel-toned and boxy garments are heavily influenced by Gen Z streetwear - the kind of modest fashion that's also been championed by sportswear giants Nike and Adidas.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Why was it so important for you to kind of showcase your Korean from not only the standpoint of a rapper but also as a writer?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"This model is a real step forward towards the kind of computing that we expect in the future, but it is one step, and we expect to see many."

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

With a reverse mortgage, you are not gaining the kind of financial freedom many people seek.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Hesterfowl’s beady eyes darkened, a storm rolling over her expression—the kind of green-black skies that sent squirrels and insects fleeing for cover.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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