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a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a mock news program with humorous riffs on current events
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Recent Examples of riffs
On the London six-piece’s striking debut, So Medieval, Nolan rambles and wails atop post-rock jams, knotty guitar riffs, and baroque pop flourishes.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
Between coverage of such alleged profiteering, UnitedHealthcare’s grim reputation, and disclosures of the millions the company spends on lobbying and Thompson’s $10 million salary, there was hardly a shortage of material for vicious riffs.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Photo Courtesy of Kiki Wong For a long time, Kiki Wong was known primarily as a touring musician and guitarist for pop-rock band Nylon Pink who happened to love shredding heavy metal riffs in her free time.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 3 Dec. 2024
The pop single manages to capture the magic of legendary Argentine rock riffs and the essence of the music of that golden age.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
The screeching vocals and synth riffs get plenty of presence, as does the attack of the drums.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The vocals and guitar riffs sit slightly behind the percussion on this speaker, but they can still be easily discerned.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The squeaky, shrill guitar riffs clearly come in from the sides of the room, demonstrating how higher frequencies bounce off of surfaces with much more acoustic precision than lower ones.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The riffs by Jerry were amazing and the harmonies were killer and unforgettable.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
Between coverage of such alleged profiteering, UnitedHealthcare’s grim reputation, and disclosures of the millions the company spends on lobbying and Thompson’s $10 million salary, there was hardly a shortage of material for vicious riffs.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Photo Courtesy of Kiki Wong For a long time, Kiki Wong was known primarily as a touring musician and guitarist for pop-rock band Nylon Pink who happened to love shredding heavy metal riffs in her free time.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 3 Dec. 2024
The pop single manages to capture the magic of legendary Argentine rock riffs and the essence of the music of that golden age.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
The screeching vocals and synth riffs get plenty of presence, as does the attack of the drums.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The vocals and guitar riffs sit slightly behind the percussion on this speaker, but they can still be easily discerned.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The squeaky, shrill guitar riffs clearly come in from the sides of the room, demonstrating how higher frequencies bounce off of surfaces with much more acoustic precision than lower ones.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The riffs by Jerry were amazing and the harmonies were killer and unforgettable.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riffs
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Today, the brand is known for its modern interpretations of trends with a slightly vintage aesthetic.Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company’s interpretations of classic texts were not without controversy.Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Temperature lows will approach freezing across much of the state starting Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, with variations depending on the region.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the complaint acknowledges, in other cases where states, racetracks, state racing commissions, breeders and other groups argued the HISA Act violated the constitution, some courts have rejected the plaintiffs’ arguments or variations of them.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 38 mm versions of the Classic Fusion are sleek and comfortable.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Riffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffs. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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