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Recent Examples of ruff
Up close, the marigold has a glowing ruff that is almost decadent.
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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
The Puppy Bowl starting line-up is ready for ruff competition.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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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
The Puppy Bowl starting line-up is ready for ruff competition.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
Noun
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The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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As for her glam, Lawrence’s blond-brunette hair was tossed up into a messy chignon, with fringe and wisps of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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At the New York City event, Bella, 29, appeared in a lace lingerie look decked out with silver fringe.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The hem on this style also includes pleats for a polished appearance.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The back has a sophisticated pleat, and the double-layered material ensures non-transparency with wear.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The classic Escalade’s two highest trim levels feature the same power doors, an executive second-row package with massage seats, tray tables, and headrest speakers.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Virtuosa expandable carry-on looks classy with its leather-like trim and comes in off-white, navy, merlot and pine green.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.
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