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Recent Examples of ruff
The Puppy Bowl starting line-up is ready for ruff competition.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Her four backup dancers wore Victorian garb, one even sported a black and white neck ruff.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
East wins, returns his last club and ruffs the third club.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Layers of gauzy chiffon were cinched with bustiers and ruffs were made from shredded newspaper.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Her four backup dancers wore Victorian garb, one even sported a black and white neck ruff.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
East wins, returns his last club and ruffs the third club.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Layers of gauzy chiffon were cinched with bustiers and ruffs were made from shredded newspaper.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
Noun
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The doll has thick black hair, styled in two plaits on either side of her head.—
Jaha Nailah Avery
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Other braids seen on the runway included messy, pulled out pigtails and tiny face-framing plaits.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pair a fitted fringe skirt with a zebra print crop top, sunglasses, and a cowboy hat for a fun and flirty look.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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Perfect for the summertime, keep your butterfly haircut in check with regular trims to the fringe and touch-ups to the layered shaping at the front.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The front pleat featured on the top offers a compelling alternative to graphic T-shirts and even bustier tops.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Also, wide-leg styles are having quite the moment, so don’t shy away from airy pleats or bell-bottoms.—
Catie Pusateri,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The upper is made of a breathable cotton-linen blend, and the shoes have an accent trim that gives them a sophisticated appearance.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2025
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Launching today, The Sara Dress is a breezy linen midi designed with a triangular bust and finished with a contrasting scalloped-edge trim.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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The three ribbons are dark red with some gold text and gold edging.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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