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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
he's such a film buff that he owns over 3,000 movies
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as in nude
the state of having no clothes on one's body
protected by a fully enclosed backyard, the couple would frequently sunbathe in the buff
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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone
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Recent Examples of buff
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Film buffs have long understood that legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis never wanted anyone to see his Holocaust movie.
—Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In contrast, stains on laminate cabinets can be carefully removed using rubbing alcohol, and scuff marks buffed out with a melamine sponge.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Tour The National Aviation Museum Also in Pensacola, this is another must-see for military and history buffs.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Film buffs have long understood that legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis never wanted anyone to see his Holocaust movie.
—Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Behrends completes his process by polishing and buffing the sculpture before attaching it to the trophy.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In contrast, stains on laminate cabinets can be carefully removed using rubbing alcohol, and scuff marks buffed out with a melamine sponge.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buff
Noun
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She was convicted in the 2001 murder, along with her lover and fellow Sunday school teacher, James Pavatt.—
Christina Coulter,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The event brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The photographer’s career is analyzed through 14 chapters such as theater, Milan, places, portraits, fashion, nudes and jewelry, among others.—
Andrea Onate,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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The days of pinky brown nudes are officially over, because moody cool-toned grey lips are here to stay.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For stains that have had time to settle in, gently rub the spot with toothpaste or baking soda.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Wash gently: Use a soft washcloth when cleansing your baby’s face, and do not rub the skin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The stage is set for a celebration of artistry and innovation that polishes LVMH’s prominence in the world of luxury timepieces.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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For the 27-year-old singer-rapper, that’s meant releasing a string of singles, polishing up a debut album, delivering show-stopping performances and making her acting debut in Mike White’s White Lotus.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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For many fans, the idea of Cena's final WrestleMania match being against a newbie like Paul—rather than a more traditional title defense—has sparked significant backlash.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, the expectations have only grown, with film fans and market attendees eager to see the Berlinale return to its past glory when it was counted alongside Cannes and Venice as one of the world’s top three film festivals.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Over time, digested in larger quantities, this entertainment sands away the distinctions between this and that until context collapses into a river of color and sound.—
Helen Holmes,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Your stepfather sanded floors, and your mom worked at a bank.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The buttery stick shadow—which provides eight-hour wear—is infused with collagen to smooth and firm the eyelids.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The products effectively target signs of aging thanks to powerful formulas that contain ingredients like caffeine, antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin F, and other proprietary blends that smooth uneven skin tone, dullness, and wrinkles.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2025
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Or, as they are officially known, scorpion suckers.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many gardeners do nothing but remove suckers from the base of the shrub or tree forms and entangled branches or limbs that may affect movement around the plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buff. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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