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 That risks leaving a sour taste in the mouths of people who see Fox News and its ilk as instrumental in the ascension of the far right. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Doechii was of a different ilk than most everyone else on the bill in terms of being the kind of artist who brings tracks, not a band. — Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 Not to mention, many people (understandably) have mixed feelings about injecting Juvéderm or Restylane and the rest of their ilk into their faces for a bit of a volume boost, or balk at the price for half a syringe of the hyaluronic acid fillers. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 While Gmail and its ilk have some security features, Proton Mail goes way beyond them. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 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
  • The latest salvo is a two-week ad campaign launching Thursday in the Atlanta and Macon markets, the first broadcast buy of its kind for the caucus.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Non-essential workers—executives, administrators, management of all kinds—disappeared into Zoom en masse across the country.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Sarah sorts and starts the laundry in the building’s basement laundry room.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026
  • To date, Putin has rejected calls for restrictions on aerial strikes of any sort.
    — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Both iterations feature Bape’s Sta logo and Vans’ Jazz stripe.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This whimsical set mixes apple designs, retro polka dots, and colorful stripes for a look that’s equal parts sweet and charming.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • Hottest genres in Spain As in the rest of the world, dramas – across a wide spectrum of crime, suspense and fantasy to family drama – proved the hottest genre, weighing in as half the premieres during that period (15 titles).
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Chow followed it with Kung Fu Hustle (2004), another genre-blending smash that earned more than $100 million worldwide and cemented his reputation as one of Hong Kong’s greatest comedy-action hitmakers.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • The latest breed of artificial intelligence assistants goes beyond the abilities of chatbots, which are great at answering questions and creating content.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan had recommended that Rupert breed with Tensing, the Denver Zoo’s 18-year-old female rhino.
    — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Fans of pro and college sports can access networks like FS1 and ESPN with a variety of DIRECTV packages.
    — Christopher Murray OutKick FOX News has been compensated for, and may earn a commission, if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety

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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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