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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffs
Noun
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The close-to-the-crown plaits create a sleek, polished finish while helping camouflage sparse areas by minimizing visible spacing between each braid.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026 -
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
Noun
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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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The bouts were built up to be a logjam of the sport’s top stars, poised to deliver on Dana White’s 25-year-long project of elevating the UFC from the fringes of sports to the mainstream of pop culture.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Matthew Rhys has always been drawn to playing men on the fringes of society.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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“Ruffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffs. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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