ilks

noun

Definition of ilksnext
plural of ilk
as in kinds
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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  1. stripes
  2. varieties
  3. genres
Noun
  • These wide, colorful stripes look great with any decor.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Businesses across all stripes that cannot match pay rises have to adjust by emphasizing upskills, enhancing corporate culture, or providing special value to draw in and keep personnel.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • Our favorite varieties are ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ and ‘October Skies’.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The track record on polling is more challenging as different pollsters asking different varieties of the population can often draw higher margins for error.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • It was once believed that rap and hip-hop would be a passing fad, yet those genres along with R&B have dominated the last decade of music, with people betting big on the future worth of nostalgia listening.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This week’s new music releases offer an exciting variety of talent and collaborations across several genres.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of genres
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