Synonyms of riffs

riffs

noun

plural of riff

as in interpretations

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 riffs

John Carpenter’s dazzling epic riffs on everything from Howard Hawks to crime serials. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

Across 17 tracks, guitar riffs curdle into sheets of distortion, melodies dissolve into electronic hiss, and grooves are chronically interrupted by fresh rhythmic detours. — Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Surf-rock riffs, punctuated with pockets of silence, eventually slacken in tempo for a glorious, slo-mo finish. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

But save room for some new riffs on pork that appear in 2026, including the Porky Pileup at the Stockman’s Inn for $15. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

The room is overtaken with projections, scenes of bustling New York traffic paired with bachelor-pad-like guitar riffs. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Guests may see beverages like an old fashioned featuring West Bottoms Whiskey, as well as fruit-forward riffs on other classic cocktails. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Nick DiSalvo’s plaintive vocals and snaking riffs can gently suggest thoughtful indie rock or tense up to show off more doom-adjacent roots. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Castle Rat have begun some preliminary planning and writing for their next album, piling up new riffs at jam sessions. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026