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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
The riffs by Jerry were amazing and the harmonies were killer and unforgettable.
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
In the shadow of stadium lights and guitar riffs, a different kind of rock star has been developing backstage.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
As Grande took the stage for her monologue, she was quickly handed a mic and given the chance to show off both her singing and impersonation skills, doing pitch-perfect riffs on Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani that got the audience amped up for more of her vocal talents.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
Newly opened Sway Thai is an outpost of a popular Austin institution serves modern riffs on pad thai, panang curry, and other Thai classics on East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen's restaurant row.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
The riffs were on the most memorable moments from an otherwise inconsequential 90-minute debate, including when both candidates were asked by CBS News moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan about some of their contradictory past claims.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2024
Heritage labels like Minnetonka and Ugg will always be a smart pick, as will luxury riffs from designers like Brunello Cucinelli, who rendered his pair this season in genuine shearling set on a pebbled sole.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
God Save the Animals contains guitar solos, gothic keyboard riffs, spare and off-key acoustic guitar, warbles, countrified fiddle, at least one very thoughtful love song, and (don’t worry) enough moments that sound like Built to Spill.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
The architects’ design riffs on the austere geometry of the pyramids, with its sharply intersecting limestone planes and triangular gardens.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
Liza Lentini, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
In the shadow of stadium lights and guitar riffs, a different kind of rock star has been developing backstage.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
As Grande took the stage for her monologue, she was quickly handed a mic and given the chance to show off both her singing and impersonation skills, doing pitch-perfect riffs on Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani that got the audience amped up for more of her vocal talents.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
Newly opened Sway Thai is an outpost of a popular Austin institution serves modern riffs on pad thai, panang curry, and other Thai classics on East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen's restaurant row.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
The riffs were on the most memorable moments from an otherwise inconsequential 90-minute debate, including when both candidates were asked by CBS News moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan about some of their contradictory past claims.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2024
Heritage labels like Minnetonka and Ugg will always be a smart pick, as will luxury riffs from designers like Brunello Cucinelli, who rendered his pair this season in genuine shearling set on a pebbled sole.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
God Save the Animals contains guitar solos, gothic keyboard riffs, spare and off-key acoustic guitar, warbles, countrified fiddle, at least one very thoughtful love song, and (don’t worry) enough moments that sound like Built to Spill.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
The architects’ design riffs on the austere geometry of the pyramids, with its sharply intersecting limestone planes and triangular gardens.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riffs
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The popular debit cards that Medicare Advantage plans give older adults as a perk for signing up may be cutting off their access to some public assistance because of conflicting interpretations on what counts as income.Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Visitors will find braille instructional text, tactile maps, and American Sign Language interpretations of media.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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There are variations in how figures are calculated, but the average individual salary is around $39,000 (£30,000).Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Types of king-size mattresses There are a few different size variations on a king mattress that are available.Claudia Fisher, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024
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The program has inspired hundreds of versions around the world; in the United States alone, El Sistema USA serves 140 member programs, 6,000 teaching artists and 25,000 students.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pharmaceutical companies, which are regulated by the FDA, therefore have little reason to fund an expensive clinical trial, especially when cheap versions are already sold over the counter.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Riffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffs. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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