Example Sentences

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“Women Talking” and “Tár” are two very different films, but they are riffing on the same provocation: God is a woman.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

Though “Brightburn” never says the name “Superman,” it’s clear what comic book IP the Gunns are riffing on.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2019

Users are riffing on the game of the moment, or creating a new one — the weirder your contribution, the better.

From The Verge • Nov. 5, 2018

It’s like night Twitter, where movie stars are riffing with rock stars and comedians and civilians, and everyone’s friends with everyone, and perhaps a little too pleased with themselves about it.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 31, 2015