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Recent Examples of ruff
However, around eight to 12 weeks, certain features, like a fluffy tail, ear tufts, fur between the toes, and a developing neck ruff, can indicate a longhaired future.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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.
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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.
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Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruff
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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Like her fellow searcher Gabriela, Luz’s hair is tightly tied back into a matching plait.
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The Phillies have cultivated strong bullpen depth this year, and players on the fringes were tested in recent games.
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In one snap, Martin looks just like her mom Gwyneth Paltrow posing in a white fringe mini skirt along with a black halter neck top.
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Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.
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The pants are complete with pleat detailing for a professional, polished look, but their elastic waistband rivals the comfort of pajama bottoms.
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Whimsical elements come through in Anna Sui’s mixed media appliqués and ruffle trims on jeans and denim skirts, Chanel’s denim coordinates covered in clear sequins, Kenzo’s sets decorated with flower embroideries and Stella McCartney’s jeans with carnival stripes.
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That’s a bit more than the Forester Hybrid that starts at $36,180 for its starter Premium trim.
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The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
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Singh explains that plastic edging, as well as wood, rock, or bricks, can crack, fade, move out of place, or become exposed over time, while doing little for the garden beyond creating a line.
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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