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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
The other range is built on the Endurance Pro, with the riffs on the titanium dive watch costing $4,400 apiece.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Paul made no apologies for lifting riffs from classic rock and blues.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Le Petit Beefbar, which has reseeded itself from its original Monaco outpost across the continent, incorporates Czech riffs with wagyu goulash and tonkatsu schnitzel.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
His guitar riffs and solos pop and transfix, while his smooth, slightly nasal voice swells above the compositions.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Crowds wait patiently in the East Atlanta strip mall parking lot for downright exciting riffs on Voraotsady’s heritage and Georgia upbringing.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Musicians and audio engineers came and went, and Mikaela would sit on the couch behind them, imitating their riffs and vocal exercises.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Ahead, 11 highly quaffable recipes—from martini riffs to sour variations—for welcoming the new year in high spirits.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
Expect riffs on local classics like swordfish curry puffs, trout-roe egg tarts, and lobster noodles made partially from fish bones.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Paul made no apologies for lifting riffs from classic rock and blues.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Le Petit Beefbar, which has reseeded itself from its original Monaco outpost across the continent, incorporates Czech riffs with wagyu goulash and tonkatsu schnitzel.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
His guitar riffs and solos pop and transfix, while his smooth, slightly nasal voice swells above the compositions.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Crowds wait patiently in the East Atlanta strip mall parking lot for downright exciting riffs on Voraotsady’s heritage and Georgia upbringing.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Musicians and audio engineers came and went, and Mikaela would sit on the couch behind them, imitating their riffs and vocal exercises.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Ahead, 11 highly quaffable recipes—from martini riffs to sour variations—for welcoming the new year in high spirits.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
Expect riffs on local classics like swordfish curry puffs, trout-roe egg tarts, and lobster noodles made partially from fish bones.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riffs
Noun
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Given that the Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, has already significantly undermined past interpretations of Voting Rights Act, there is significant anticipation that the majority-minority districts will be struck down as unconstitutional.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs signature silhouettes, spanning from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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TikTok videos often feature variations where pranksters pound on or kick people’s front doors.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The firm said recent operational shifts have led to variations in our metrics, particularly for waste intensity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ahead of their winner-takes-all UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier against Manchester United on Saturday, Hammarby have reported record ticket sales.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Those are sensible takes, not only for preserving the Fed’s credibility but also protecting the personal lives of everyone working there.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The model is designed to provide helpful yet safe answers to sensitive questions, rather than simply refusing to respond as previous versions did.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new versions are chicer and more understated while still packing a style punch— especially the way designers are wielding them to outline and amplify architectural details like baseboards and trim.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Riffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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