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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
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
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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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
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
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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Fathers’ mental health wasn’t a fringe topic.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The fringe pom-poms add an extra fun touch.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Our two contenders feature this silk number with a careful pleat design (does far more legwork than any performance velvet throw in the same shade).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Pear trees, just like apples, benefit from a February trim.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, embrace a uniform look by painting your trim and ceilings the same color as your walls.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her Iamraw collection, intended to channel fragility, features subtle design details like double sleeves and raw edging in fabrics like Tencel, viscose and cotton.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Queen Consort chose a Robinson Valentine white silk chiffon gown with scalloped edging and a matching white overcoat.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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