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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 But the quirky Cinderella riff is still top-tier Hathaway, showcasing her knack for physical comedy as a young woman who quite literally must do everything she's told. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Diners hop from neighborhood to neighborhood sampling everything from upscale tasting menus to casual comfort-food riffs. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 12 Aug. 2026 And to me, doing something crazy meant playing a weird Latin groove, or Stewart Copeland chops, over a punk-rock riff. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 John Carpenter’s dazzling epic riffs on everything from Howard Hawks to crime serials. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riff

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His other roles included advising basketball operations on NBA rules, CBA interpretation, league memoranda, draft matters, player health, immigration, roster construction, transaction execution and roster compliance.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Located in Kvareli, in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia, the foundation is devoted to the preservation and exhibition of Georgian contemporary art, as well as to its study and interpretation.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026

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Quantum sensing sees underground QGG works by measuring tiny changes in gravity caused by variations in the density of material beneath the ground.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Cementitious grout is made from cement, water, aggregate materials, and, depending on your variation, can also include sand.

— Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

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No firm timetable has been announced for the high-riding grand tourer, but there’s been reporting that the finished production version could be unveiled as soon as next year.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
The famous television version of Anne of Green Gables was being produced just as Madonna was on her enormously successful concert tour promoting Like a Virgin.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

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