ruff

noun

Definition of ruffnext
as in plait

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Recent Examples of ruff In comparison, Martha's male peach golden pheasant has a lot of white set off by a light, shiny golden breast and body and a full peachy ruff, while the females have a much duller coloring. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026 However, around eight to 12 weeks, certain features, like a fluffy tail, ear tufts, fur between the toes, and a developing neck ruff, can indicate a longhaired future. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025 For the Eastern grouse hunter, the large numbers of ruffs in these limited areas of the Northwest may be overwhelming, and there are very few ruffed grouse hunters. — Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025 The package, which includes bespoke labels, a silk scarf, and a paper ruff that goes around the neck of the bottle, explores the theme of Black dandyism and is unequivocally stunning. — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ruff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
  1. plait
  2. fringe
  3. pleat
  4. trim
  5. edging
Noun
  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Definition of plait
Noun
  • Law came up in fringe and musical theater in Britain, while Bateman honed his craft on the sets of many a multicam sitcom.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Among them is Benjamin Radford, a research fellow and investigator with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, a nonprofit organization that evaluates paranormal and fringe-science claims from a scientific viewpoint.
    — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of fringe
Noun
  • The single pleat elongates the leg, and the lining ensures zero see-through.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • This can be done with one, two, or three folds of fabric in each pleat.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of pleat
Noun
  • The new Goodyear wheel and tire set will come as standard on R1T Premium and as a no-cost option for the Performance trim.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, this special trim is mechanically identical to the $19,999 standard model, which launched earlier this year.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of trim
Noun
  • The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Contrast details like this blue velvet piping (Peacock from Pepper Home) outline the silhouette and emphasize the headboard's shape, while fringe, brush trim, scalloped edging, or decorative tape add an extra layer of personality.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of edging

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