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Recent Examples of ruff
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.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Up close, the marigold has a glowing ruff that is almost decadent.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Kaplan adds that his experiments were done on mice (mice who were wearing tiny, adorable Elizabethan ruffs, no less) and have not yet been done on humans.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
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.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Up close, the marigold has a glowing ruff that is almost decadent.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Kaplan adds that his experiments were done on mice (mice who were wearing tiny, adorable Elizabethan ruffs, no less) and have not yet been done on humans.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
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.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
Noun
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In saying all of this, the Taylor Swift penchant for plaits goes way back.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Nov. 2025
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To complete the ensemble, braid your hair into two plaits and tie them with baby blue bows at the ends.—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And among the less conversationally direct, the topic often seems to lurk on the fringes as locals in other countries try to more delicately approach politics and discern how US travelers feel about what’s going on at home.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Silver streaked the black comma of his fringe.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The back has a sophisticated pleat, and the double-layered material ensures non-transparency with wear.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tanming Sweater Set Knit Pullover Who doesn’t love a good pleat?—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For instance, your hedges may need regular trims to clean up and neaten their appearance and keep a consistent straight side.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each trim of the Seltos can be optioned with all-wheel drive.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The heels feature black napa leather edging and a front strap with a button closure, which is a signature of the Camparinew heels.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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