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Recent Examples of ruff
For the Eastern grouse hunter, the large numbers of ruffs in these limited areas of the Northwest may be overwhelming, and there are very few ruffed grouse hunters.
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Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
The package, which includes bespoke labels, a silk scarf, and a paper ruff that goes around the neck of the bottle, explores the theme of Black dandyism and is unequivocally stunning.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
South wins and leads a trump, but Cy grabs his ace, gives West a club ruff and ruffs the diamond return for down one.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
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Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
The package, which includes bespoke labels, a silk scarf, and a paper ruff that goes around the neck of the bottle, explores the theme of Black dandyism and is unequivocally stunning.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
South wins and leads a trump, but Cy grabs his ace, gives West a club ruff and ruffs the diamond return for down one.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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If that feeds through into hotter Consumer Price Index prints, the Fed's path to cutting gets narrower, and a hike becomes a genuine possibility rather than a fringe scenario.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The careful pleat on this platform bed is really speaking to me.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This trim is primarily a matter of discipline.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The interior is dressed in upholstery of Charles Blue complemented by the colors Grace White, Deep Navy, and Peony Pink, as well trim of open-pore Blackwood.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But edging can also protect plants, trees, and shrubs from the damage caused by lawnmowers and weedwhackers.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trimming overgrown hedges, edging walkways and refreshing mulch beds takes less than a weekend and makes every other update look more polished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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