ruffs

Definition of ruffsnext
plural of ruff

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Noun
  • 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
  • Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • In 2019, Fuentes started to send his supporters to assail Kirk with views that had largely been confined to the fringes of the internet.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The last challenge for Marin came from Andrea Revuelta, who birdied Amen Corner to stay on the fringes of contention.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Ruffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffs. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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