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Recent Examples of ruff
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.
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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
Rich with historical details like puff sleeves, ruffs and lace collars, his creations were immortalized in period paintings such as a towering portrait of New York social arbiter Mrs. Astor by Carolus-Duran, which was prominently displayed in the reception room of her Fifth Avenue mansion.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
South wins and leads a trump, but Cy grabs his ace, gives West a club ruff and ruffs the diamond return for down one.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
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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
Rich with historical details like puff sleeves, ruffs and lace collars, his creations were immortalized in period paintings such as a towering portrait of New York social arbiter Mrs. Astor by Carolus-Duran, which was prominently displayed in the reception room of her Fifth Avenue mansion.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
South wins and leads a trump, but Cy grabs his ace, gives West a club ruff and ruffs the diamond return for down one.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
Noun
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The close-to-the-crown plaits create a sleek, polished finish while helping camouflage sparse areas by minimizing visible spacing between each braid.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Charlotte's hair was pulled back from her face with a small braid on each side of her head, and the plaits came down into a twist before being tied off.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Padres remain on the fringe of the way-too-early playoff picture while waiting for Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts and Machado to find their footing.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Persad suggests opting for a pinch-pleat style and curtain rings or drapery pins, and to avoid grommet-style or hanging curtains directly on a rod.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Swift did, however, take a slight sartorial risk, donning a whimsy, patchwork Erdem minidress with a corset and an unfinished bottom trim.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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This trim isn't a knock against the electrical equipment company, but rather recognition that semis and AI infrastructure stocks may be the most vulnerable to a short-term pullback as investors sell positions to free up billions of dollars in new stock supply.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Thyme adds beauty to gardens as ground cover, edging, or a lawn alternative.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Resist the urge to edge around trees; healthy trees can be compromised when surface roots are severed during the edging process.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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