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riff

noun

ˈrif

Definition of riff

as in interpretation

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 riff Despite the intensity of the film, watching Folland and Halley fall for each other over ice cream and guitar riffs is absolutely adorable. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026 Friedland, a comedian and former co-host of the podcast Cum Town, launched the show in 2022 as an absurdist riff on late-night television. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 The mix runs almost dangerously hot, bruising kicks and red-lining riffs threatening to overwhelm the whole thing, and the sounds of revving engines at the beginning of most tracks underscore the sensation that we are gathered here today to burn rubber. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Though better known as an Oscar-winning actor, Brody has recently gained attention as a painter, exhibiting artworks that riff on work by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for riff

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Ursuline maintains the conference has breached its constitution and bylaws in both substantive interpretation and adherence to procedural safeguards.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
As a consequence of its sheer polyphonic complexity, Moby-Dick thwarts simple interpretation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

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The additional diamonds have been removed, while the band was replaced with a pavé version.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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