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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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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Eva had trimmed her fringe in the mirror that morning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Subcultures Are the New Mainstream Pipeline What used to be fringe is now where culture actually starts.—
Stephanie Hind,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The pants are complete with pleat detailing for a professional, polished look, but their elastic waistband rivals the comfort of pajama bottoms.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The careful pleat on this platform bed is really speaking to me.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Another obstacle to footwear recycling is external embellishments such as logos, patches and trims, which Fashion for Good found that 90 percent of post-consumer shoes bear.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Build the Perimeter Once the foundation’s laid, build out the perimeter using timber or steel edging.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
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Shorter varieties are perfect for the front of borders and edging paths and patios.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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