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

They’re joined by a new guitarist, Andrew Clinkman, who often prefers guitar parts that chug or sprawl over the band’s usual wiry, jittery riffs. — Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026

While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Demondice’s voice stays front and center, and the electronic riffs weave through both the percussion and vocals, ensuring the track sounds full outside of the understandably absent sub-bass. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

The focus of the day is recording riffs for one of the four movies to be featured in the new episodes. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

There was something carnivalesque about Marcia’s intellectual riffs. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

But California alt-metal trio Primus exists almost entirely in opposition to good taste, with Les Claypool singing morbidly odd story-songs about colorful characters in a nasal wheeze while his bass belches out gnarly, distorted riffs. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

And Quentin Collette’s turbulent soundscape — rumbling, clanking, with the unrelenting downpour stirring in elemental fury — mixes seamlessly with the tense synth riffs of French electronic composer Robin Coudert, known professionally as ROB. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Moon Bar’s menu offers the classics, as well as riffs on those drinks, like the addition of miso shiso honey to an old fashioned. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026