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Recent Examples of ruff
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.
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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.
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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.
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Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
The design layers are taken from classical dance skirts and ruff collars.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
The design layers are taken from classical dance skirts and ruff collars.
—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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Like her fellow searcher Gabriela, Luz’s hair is tightly tied back into a matching plait.
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The Phillies have cultivated strong bullpen depth this year, and players on the fringes were tested in recent games.
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In one snap, Martin looks just like her mom Gwyneth Paltrow posing in a white fringe mini skirt along with a black halter neck top.
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In addition to changing the lighting and painting the walls, Miranda-Martin prioritized the window treatments, with pinch pleat curtains from Ikea.
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The chic quarter-button front, preppy collar, and inverted back pleat add understated yet fashion-forward details, making this an easy, polished look prepared for whatever’s on the itinerary.
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The Denali Ultimate trim will feature over 60 inches of screen space.
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Kristen Stewart dons a classic black Chanel jumpsuit with a white trim and gold button detailing at the 2026 Biarritz Film Festival on June 26 in Biarritz, France.
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Install Landscape Edging Plastic, steel, wood, brick, or stone garden edging creates a physical barrier that blocks underground grass roots and keeps them from spreading among your flower beds.
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The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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