How to Use ruffle in a Sentence

ruffle

1 of 2 verb
Definition of rufflenext
Synonyms for rufflenext
  • The skirt is short and ruffled with a slit up the left thigh.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • Perhaps Duke doesn’t want to ruffle any ACC feathers as the rest of the league plays on.
    — Christine Brennan, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2020
  • The pair run back to a waiting car as the chickens squawk in their arms and ruffle their feathers.
    — Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And the fact of the matter is, that sentence is going to ruffle some feathers.
    — Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 3 July 2021
  • True to form, Lil Nas X ruffled all the right fashion feathers with this look.
    — Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The flouncy ruffled top on this gorgeous swimsuit is the best way to avoid tan lines.
    — Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • There’s an essay in the new issue of Fortune that is sure to ruffle some feathers.
    — Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
  • And that may ruffle the feathers of clients who already jumped to get their hands on this ultra-hot model.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2022
  • This might ruffle some fan feathers, but Palmera City does a good job of showing the division between the haves and have-nots.
    — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Fox, 33, completed the look with white lace ruffled gloves and a white handbag, plus bold white eye makeup.
    — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The absurdity of the universe, even at its most hostile, could not ruffle Paul.
    — Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Another stunt to mess with the status quo, to ruffle feathers, to challenge.
    — Raven Smith, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Banks, who was all smiles in pigtails, was perched next to them in a cozy white sweatshirt and ruffled silver skirt with red knee-high socks and a crossbody black purse.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Don't let anyone else ruffle your feathers, and things are likely to go more smoothly.
    — Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2022
  • Shoulder straps are padded for extra comfort and the back is breathable, but not mesh, so won't ruffle your clothes like some designs.
    — Jon Martindale, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Fur has long been known to ruffle fashion critics’ feathers.
    — Lane Florsheim, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Even all those years later, Frankie still longs for Fran, and the two have a dynamic that continues to ruffle Leo’s feathers.
    — Charna Flam, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023
  • And in another adorable shot, Priyanka lounges on the beach in a red ruffled bikini as her daughter, Malti Marie, walks toward her.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • And before Saturday, no one had been able to ruffle Barty, who had lost just 21 games across six matches.
    — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 29 Jan. 2022
  • It’s also ruffled the feathers of many recruiters who have publicly denounced it.
    — Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 24 July 2023
  • The strapless design featured a modern twist with black lining throughout its A-line skirt and ruffled bodice.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • That's a claim that could ruffle some feathers, but the way in which the researchers conducted this study might be even more controversial.
    — Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2018
  • She was known for her candor, which also ruffled a few feathers among those in entertainment along the way.
    — Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Gabby wants to make reasonable moves that won’t backfire on her, while Devin has riskier plans and, of course, wants to ruffle some feathers for the time being.
    — Kyndall Cunningham, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2021
  • The sweetheart neckline, slim waistline, and ruffle hem all add a feminine touch to this lightweight and breezy sundress.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • So why did those figures ruffle so many physician feathers?
    — Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2023
  • During his short tenure, nonetheless, the chief has managed to ruffle more than a few feathers.
    — Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2021
  • They all get paid some amount of search revenue share, but seeing the huge amount Apple gets paid has probably ruffled some feathers.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Brad Paisley knows his new music may ruffle some feathers.
    — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The puff sleeves definitely add interest, and so does the V-neckline, floral pattern, adjustable tie at the waist, and ruffle midi-length hem.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
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ruffle

2 of 2 noun
  • Three ruffles at the top of the curtain and three at the bottom add a chic touch.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Clumps of fur around the skeletal remains of a dog ruffle in the wind.
    — Tyler Hicks Marc Santora, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Both pieces have a bit of flair, with the crop top featuring ruffles at the hem and sleeves and the pants with edgy side slits.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2023
  • The ruffle hem on these silk shorts offers a touch of romance.
    — Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 16 Mar. 2021
  • The mock neck and long sleeves will keep your upper body nice and warm, and ruffles at the bottom help the dress move with you.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Mafaldine is a long, flat and wide pasta with a ruffle to its edges.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 15 Jan. 2021
  • The dress has a cute ruffle detail along the collar and a V-neck cut for a touch of sexiness.
    — Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 12 Apr. 2022
  • This one includes a bold print with a playful ruffle detail on the front.
    — Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 29 June 2020
  • The neckline also came off the shoulders with ruffles adorning the outfit's sleeves and across the bodice.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2023
  • It's got the pearls, ruffles, and bows of the coquette aesthetic; the seashells and low-rise skirts of the Y2K revival; and the sequin from the 70s disco craze.
    — Sarah Maberry, seventeen.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The hair ruffle and neck clutching combo at a tennis match?
    — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2023
  • One of our favorite blouses on the chart is this now-$18 ruffle-sleeve top from Wiholl.
    — Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2023
  • From the wide ruffle hem and square neckline to the elbow-length sleeves and matching belt, this cotton dress should bring you joy.
    — NBC News, 22 June 2020
  • Some frocks also have fun features like tiers, ruffles, and cut-outs.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The V-neck wrap dress features cute ruffle short sleeves, an elastic high waist with a tie belt, and a pleated hem.
    — Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024
  • This dress features a lace overlay with lots of ruffles waiting to flutter on the dance floor.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Yes, but not always in desert tones with an abstract ruffle.
    — Vanessa Friedman and Max Lakin, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The bottle-green ruffle socks are perhaps the most Swiftian accent of all.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The first look, a layered ruffle gown in cream with gold detailing that’s short in the front, revealing the legs, has an A-line full skirt in the back.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Some were softened with a chiffon ruffle detail along the seam.
    — Colleen Barry, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022
  • And get ready for late summer weddings with this now $46 A-line ruffle midi dress.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • This v-neck dress has the cutest ruffle details, and the long sleeves make it beyond comfy for the colder winter months.
    — Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Keep the picnic vibes subtle with a single-ruffle dress in a sheer polka-dot print.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 23 Feb. 2022
  • One was in color, the other—revealing just a hint of ruffle—in black and white, but neither of them were full-length.
    — Jessica Bumpus, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The sleeves were a large ruffle bolero-type piece, adding the right touch of drama for her attendance at the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Swift’s flouncy frock reaches mid-thigh and has long, oversized sleeves and pleated ruffles on the skirt.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Marjorie Harvey stunned in a cobalt blue midi dress with a thigh-high slit, sheer sleeves and a plunging front ruffle.
    — Seventeen, 17 May 2023
  • This Abercrombie ruffle sleeve dress is currently half-off, so now’s a good time to add it to your cart.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 24 July 2023
  • And the ruffles on this darling tiered $50 Belk dress make an excellent statement.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
  • The actress wore a long, off-the-shoulder Bohemian ruffle dress paired with strappy pink heels, a bangle bracelet, and a silver floral statement necklace.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024

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