How to Use ruffle in a Sentence

ruffle

1 of 2 verb

• Her hair was ruffled by the wind.
• He ruffled some people with his constant complaining.
• 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
• 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

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024