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 the cost is the time commitment and the idea still held by Oscar voters of DiCaprio’s ilk that to take one of those jobs is a version of selling one’s soul. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 While the Franks, Burgundians, Ostrogoths, Visigoths and their ilk fought among themselves, stealthier territorial claims were being staked in plain sight by beech and oaks and pines. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 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 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
  • John Ratcliffe’s surprise talks with Russian officials were the first of their kind since his predecessor visited in late 2021, also to deliver a warning — to not attack Ukraine.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The United States and India finalized a consequential trade deal in February, the first of its kind between the two countries, which promises to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • No matter your hurry, overloading your washing machine will produce a headache of a different sort (and might even cost you more money).
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • For years, Cole was mystified by a small, beanlike object with stripes which lurked in the background of certain drawings.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 2000s look typically paired these bright palettes with bold prints like polka dots, stripes, and paisleys.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • The project uses horror and darkly comic genre elements to approach the psychological pressures of motherhood, extending Urban’s interest in personal experience as a route into broader social and political terrain.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The [same goes for] Prisoner and Sweetpea, which does this in a very genre way.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • But in Zelensky’s office on Tuesday, an American sports hero was handing him an American dog breed.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Just in time for National Dog Day, Rover analyzed millions of dog breeds submitted by pet owners nationwide to find both popular breeds and fastest-rising favorites.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety

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“Ilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilk. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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