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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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Perhaps the most troubling part of the Giants’ poor fundamental play is that the mistakes aren’t coming from rookies or fringe players.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The piece on display is a dazzler, with a low, wide neckline and fringe extending from the shoulders and hemline.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 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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Making the Wrong Choice in Trim Additionally, do not assume that a bright white trim or ceiling color is the universal answer for the kitchen.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The bZ7 has been launched in five trims that come packed with 71-kWh and 88-kWh capacity lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries from CALB.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Use cut stone, corten steel, or bluestone curbs to define your driveway, prevent edging damage, and protect your plant beds.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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Install Landscape Edging Plastic, steel, wood, brick, or stone garden edging creates a physical barrier that blocks underground grass roots and keeps them from spreading among your flower beds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Ruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruff. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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