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Recent Examples of ruff
Originally attributed to Pieter Pourbus, a Flemish Renaissance artist who worked in Bruges during the 16th century, the painting depicts an austere man and his young daughter in matching ruffs.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The Puppy Bowl starting line-up is ready for ruff competition.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
East wins, returns his last club and ruffs the third club.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Her four backup dancers wore Victorian garb, one even sported a black and white neck ruff.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The Puppy Bowl starting line-up is ready for ruff competition.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
East wins, returns his last club and ruffs the third club.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Her four backup dancers wore Victorian garb, one even sported a black and white neck ruff.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
Noun
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The look became a real-life flower crown in an adorable way, with fresh white flowers tucked into the plait.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Her black hair was tied into a long plait that fell over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Noun
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There are numerous fringe figures to move out, too, before the window shuts at 7pm UK time (2pm ET).—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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In a sequence that kicks off with a dance break alongside Colman Domingo dressed in drag, Carpenter wears a whimsical metallic fringe chainmail halter top with matching arm cuffs and a pair of mirrorball bottoms decked out in ruffles and sequins.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For an option that’s as fitting for the office as a European city getaway, try the Meta Wide-leg Pants, which have a stylish pleat down the front of each leg, yet are still made with the brand’s stretchy, quick-dry material.—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
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This pair is made from quick-dry fabric and has a stylish knee-pleat design, as well as front slant pockets and functional flap pockets on the thighs.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While Ram hasn’t officially confirmed it for the two top trims — RHO and Tungsten — sources close to the program say that’s coming.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Visited by Joseph Hernandez The Pendry Chicago sits in the Loop’s Art Deco Carbide & Carbon building, a 1929 architectural icon with a dark stone façade and gold trim.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fill empty spaces with more soil to ensure the edging is compact.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
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Creeping speedwell makes a great lawn substitute and works well between pavers or as an edging along pathways.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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