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riff

noun

ˈrif

Definition of riff

as in interpretation

a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play) a mock news program with humorous riffs on current events

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Recent Examples of riff This fascinating riff on a cyber-noir ghost story is set in 3025, where the dead can be resurrected as holographic specters. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 No, the Foos didn’t augment their lineup with a synth of a saxophone player, instead lead guitarist Chris Shiflett interpreted that famous riff. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026 Sixty years later, Water Damage has found another way to make minimalism enveloping, this time through roaring riffs presented on an infinite loop. — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026 There’s a meta joy to his inebriated Shakespeare riff from the top of a cop car in the premiere. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riff

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Concurrent with these updates, ZDHC published a PFAS position paper and practical interpretations, which reinforces the organization’s position against the intentional use of the substances in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Given some of the uncertainty that can result as social media discussions make spot interpretations of data, producers expect to use new graphics and standards to make races easier to understand.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of interpretation

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Today a garlicky variation features on Huyke’s Sanguiving table.

— Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
Each car insurance company uses its own pricing models to assess risk, and those differences can translate into substantial variations in what you're quoted for identical coverage.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of variation

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Previous versions included the planet’s core, mantle, crust and stellar radiation but did not account for the surface and atmosphere.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Handle what truly needs you, and protect a smaller version of your original intention if necessary.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

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