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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 Of owner Angelo Trapasso’s 51 cocktails, five change monthly – a sure bet year round is the Discorso aritmetico alla fidanzata (Arithmetic Speech to the Girlfriend), a riff on the classic Americano. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The 45-minute dish is a riff on pasta Alfredo, bathed in a bright sauce that doesn’t require cream or flour, just butter, parmesan and the starchy pasta cooking water. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Released in 2016 but since discontinued, this modern riff on the iconic 1970s Royal Oak showcases a large 41 mm yellow-gold case and a silver-white grande tapisserie dial. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 Obviously, the big story in the sports media world today is the ongoing riff between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riff

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The Knight’s Tale children’s department will offer a playful interpretation of the British home, inspired by medieval castles and courts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
But the agent then inherits whatever semantics each system exposes, which is often very little, and fills the gaps with its own interpretation.

— Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretation

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Beyond being universally flattering and easy to maintain, there are many variations to choose from.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
In one instance, a simple game of catch later evolved into variations that included multiple objects, timing rules, and even juggling.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of variation

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The year before, Milton Reynolds had discovered the pen while visiting Buenos Aires, and rushed home to create his own version, the Reynolds Rocket, which hit stores on October 29, 1945.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
The more self-consciously operatic versions aren’t necessarily closer to the composer’s intentions.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

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