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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a certain ring of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a quality or characteristic that is somewhat vague or not precisely defined, often in a figurative sense.
Example: "There was a certain ring of truth in her words that made everyone listen more closely."
Alternatives: "a hint of" or "an air of".
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But Vince Vaughn's humbling schtick has a certain ring of truth to it.
These criticisms have a certain ring of truth.
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A handful of brands might be a better fit for the tower's bulging bottom Dolce & Gabbana and Brioni come to mind but Gucci has a certain ring to it, the cha-ching ring of the cash register.
After all, "Fifty Shades of Sherlock" has a certain ring to it, right?
"Infinity Gate" has a certain ring to it, sorta sounds the name of a private military company.
Which is too bad: Shakespear of Arabia also has a certain ring to it.
Lord Farage of Thanet does have a certain ring to it though.
The Sound System of Her Majesty's Royal Marines has a certain ring to it, don't you think?
It has a certain ring to it.
That has a certain ring to it.
Barry's Berm has a certain ring to it.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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