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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 Once the hallmark of bikers, sailors, and general riff-raff, tattoos have become far more mainstream, decorating the bodies of everyone from teachers to lawyers to world-class surgeons. — Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 Rhode has continued to expand its cheek category, with a recent collaboration with Alexandra Leclerc to create Pocket Pearl, a miniature, reflective riff on the original formula. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026 After a long, oddly relevant riff about applying for a job that calls for five year’s experience when one year might be enough, Tolle used the example of facing the Pirates’ star Paul Skenes in his first major league start in August 2025. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 For his druggy riff on Big Daddy, Firstman recruited former enemies, current friends, and a variety of other personalities from New York’s LGBTQ+ party scene. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riff

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The Knight’s Tale children’s department will offer a playful interpretation of the British home, inspired by medieval castles and courts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
But the agent then inherits whatever semantics each system exposes, which is often very little, and fills the gaps with its own interpretation.

— Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretation

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Beyond being universally flattering and easy to maintain, there are many variations to choose from.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
In one instance, a simple game of catch later evolved into variations that included multiple objects, timing rules, and even juggling.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of variation

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The year before, Milton Reynolds had discovered the pen while visiting Buenos Aires, and rushed home to create his own version, the Reynolds Rocket, which hit stores on October 29, 1945.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
The more self-consciously operatic versions aren’t necessarily closer to the composer’s intentions.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

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