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Recent Examples of ruff
The Puppy Bowl starting line-up is ready for ruff competition.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Her four backup dancers wore Victorian garb, one even sported a black and white neck ruff.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
East wins, returns his last club and ruffs the third club.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Layers of gauzy chiffon were cinched with bustiers and ruffs were made from shredded newspaper.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Her four backup dancers wore Victorian garb, one even sported a black and white neck ruff.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
East wins, returns his last club and ruffs the third club.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Layers of gauzy chiffon were cinched with bustiers and ruffs were made from shredded newspaper.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
Noun
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Her black hair was tied into a long plait that fell over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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The doll has thick black hair, styled in two plaits on either side of her head.—
Jaha Nailah Avery
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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For whatever reason, many weather conspiracy theories have crawled out of the fringes and into mainstream discussions.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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At any rate, the director evidently has more patience for Eddington’s right-wing fringe.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Similar to the mom of three’s pair, this particular style also has pleats, visible belt loops, and a high waist.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Queen Camilla styled an Anna Valentine emerald green midi dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, a rounded neckline and slightly flared skirt with soft pleats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The trim of the wig tickled the middle of her neck and sides of her cheeks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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The trim design won’t take up a lot of space on your countertop.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Neither wood, plastic, nor metal edgings contain Kurapia.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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