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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 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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Scott's expertise in embellishment and her ability to execute it in the most chic way prevailed; whether as crystal beading on the cape-style lapel of a jacket, a delicate fur-like fringe in neon green flanking a black dress, or a tubular velvet rope trimming the edges of tank-style pieces.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Right now his department’s promised report on what has caused rates of autism to rise over recent decades is expected to highlight Tylenol use, whether during pregnancy or, as my colleague Tom Bartlett reported, based on Kennedy’s correspondence with a fringe researcher, in early childhood.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course, the classic silhouettes are all covered here—from roomy wide-legs to stovepipes and skinnies, polished pleat-fronts that are ideal for office outfitting, and barrel-leg options with that distinct, fashion-forward sensibility.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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It’s finished in a beautiful coat of light green and has loads of chrome trim and a black roof.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gaps Behind Siding and Trim Your home’s exterior siding and decorative trim pieces might look tight, but pests know better.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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