ilk

noun

ˈilk How to pronounce ilk (audio)
Definition of ilknext
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 But Arlyn David and her ilk are proof that the desire for The Voices predates millennial dopamine addiction by decades at least. — Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 2026 This is likely why affluent jetsetters of every ilk—from multi-generational families to newlyweds on their honeymoon—choose to stay here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 The blue deluge within the party swept more moderate Democrat Mills from the race in April before the first ballot was cast, but now centrist figures of her ilk cast blame on progressives for failing to heed Platner's problems. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026 Still, if someone argued otherwise, Smith and his ilk would rage in fury. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ilk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ilk
  1. kind
  2. sort
  3. stripe
  4. genre
  5. breed
  6. variety
Noun
  • Invasive species of all kinds are already costing the global economy more than $423 billion annually.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In his first earnings call as CEO earlier this month, D’Amaro did speak on the possibility of introducing a free streaming offering of some kind.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Collectors of all sorts — watches, sneakers, baseball cards — are drawn to lore more than anything.
    — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Through Kiro, our AI coding assistant, every employee can now build workflows, sort data, and automate the administrative work that used to consume their weeks.
    — Ruba Borno, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Scattered along the walls of the studio were tidy heaps of scarves and mesh, rainbows of stripes, every shade of ballet pink, Uggs of every height.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Snag it in these playful stripes or any of the vibrant solid colors depending on the occasion.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • Both bands share a genre-bending approach, improvising to create performances that — in theory, at least — are singular.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories Ahmed describes the show as a blend of genres, mixing drama and comedy while poking fun at one of the biggest franchises of all time.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • Some of this new breed of travel and food reviewers started as hobbyists and now do it full-time.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The idea of allergy-friendly dogs is not new, and breeds like poodles are often recommended for their hypoallergenic coats.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • The new, 115,000 square-foot store is expected to employ around 450 people and will sell a variety of food, including produce, baked goods, deli products and will offer a selection of wine and beer.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The board have pointed to the team having so many midfielders and the variety of profiles on offer, from the box-crashing Jude Bellingham to the versatile new signing Bernardo Silva.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety

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