Examples of off the cuff in a Sentence
Adjective
having gotten into hot water with some unfortunate off-the-cuff remarks, the candidate now limits himself to his carefully prepared campaign speech
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His off-the-cuff Mount Rushmore of Jeezy hits reads like a blueprint for the residency itself—tracks that span hunger, triumph, introspection, and dominance.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
After seeing what happened to Timothée Chalamet over the past two weeks, OBAA’s strategy of tamping down on any off-the-cuff remarks that could have set off a political firestorm suddenly looks a lot more prudent.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
An off-the-cuff idea could be your next favorite project!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Mirković, a 6-foot-9 forward from Nikšić, Montenegro, is a social media clip waiting to happen, goofy, spirited and just off-the-cuff enough to become a fan favorite.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His off-the-cuff Mount Rushmore of Jeezy hits reads like a blueprint for the residency itself—tracks that span hunger, triumph, introspection, and dominance.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
After seeing what happened to Timothée Chalamet over the past two weeks, OBAA’s strategy of tamping down on any off-the-cuff remarks that could have set off a political firestorm suddenly looks a lot more prudent.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
An off-the-cuff idea could be your next favorite project!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Off the cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20the%20cuff. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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