buff
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: having a physique enhanced by bodybuilding exercises
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Synonyms & Antonyms for buff
Synonyms: Noun
addict, aficionado (also afficionado), bug, devotee, enthusiast, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, fool, freak, habitué (also habitue), head, hound, junkie (also junky), lover, maniac, maven (also mavin), nut, sucker
Synonyms: Verb
file, grind, hone, rasp, rub, sand
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of buff in a Sentence
Noun
he's such a film buff that he owns over 3,000 movies protected by a fully enclosed backyard, the couple would frequently sunbathe in the buffAdjective
He's at the gym every day trying to get buff. the buff body of an athleteVerb
The floors are waxed and buffed every year. She is going to the salon to get her nails buffed.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The following season, though, the media guides and accompanying poster emphasized the gymnasts as incredibly buff athletes — Marlowe was featured most prominently of all. — Dvorameyers, Longreads, "The Gymnast’s Position," 5 June 2019 As other gyms add juice bars and workout classes to emulate high-end boutique studios, the company is winning over newcomers with a simple selection of machines, free pizza nights and television commercials that poke fun at gym buffs. — Jaewon Kang, WSJ, "No-Frills Gym Chain Bulks Up Thanks to Workout Boom," 19 Mar. 2019 Many of its creatures are soldiers, clerics, and knights, and its spells focus on increasing the health and the attack of your minions (also known as buffs) or healing them (or yourself) instead. — Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, "How to Play 'Magic: The Gathering': Everything You Need to Know," 19 Feb. 2019 Just put a pump of foundation on the back of your hand, dab the bristles in it, and, starting near your nose, buff the product onto your skin. — Jessica Matlin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle's Makeup Artist on How to Look Like a Modern-Day Duchess," 17 Apr. 2019 Meanwhile, Archie is back in the ring, looking buff as ever, and Betty is continuing her investigation into The Farm. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "When Does "Riverdale" Come Back?," 4 Apr. 2019 Enjoy refreshments while viewing personalized cars and meet other car buffs. — Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, "Things to do in metro Detroit for the week of May 27," 27 May 2018 Apply wax and let dry completely, then buff with cloth. — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, "Here's how to transform those furniture diamonds in the rough | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 2 May 2018 Birth of Emily Bronte — 200 years Brit lit buffs may know that Emily Bronte, the Bronte sister who most notably authored Wuthering Heights, was born 200 years ago, on July 30, in a village called Thornton Market Street. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "Ten Major Anniversaries Worth Traveling For This Year," 30 Jan. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Many animals compensate for puny muscles with speed, but muscles—even in the buffest bodybuilder—can only contract so fast. — National Geographic, "Watch Spider Jaws Move as Quickly as World's Fastest Runner," 7 Apr. 2016Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Embrace the beauty of this lunation French Girl Rose Lip Polish, an elegant scrub that buffs your pout to joie de vivre perfection. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What October's Aquarius Horoscope Means for You," 30 Sep. 2018 This can help buff away some of the dead skin and smooth the surface safely. — Isadora Baum, SELF, "What All Runners Should Know Before Getting a Pedicure," 5 Mar. 2019 No problem: Last night at New York's ABC Cocina, Lawrence put her short, clean, and buffed nails on display, ones that were completely devoid of bright colors or art—nothing to distract from her new sparkling stunner. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Her Engagement Ring—And a Bridal Manicure Trend in the Making," 22 Feb. 2019 To finish, lightly buff the surface of the nail with a buffing tool, and apply oil to your nails and cuticles to rehydrate. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "4 Mistakes You’re Making When Wearing Gel Nail Polish," 25 Jan. 2019 If lips are feeling a little dry, try buffing the flakes away with a toothbrush and a lip scrub, like Fresh’s Sugar Lip Polish. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Dakota Johnson's Makeup Artist on How To Make Red Lipstick Last All Night," 31 Dec. 2018 The brick façade, painted a silvery gray, buffed up what used to be a shabby office building. — Keith Flanagan, Condé Nast Traveler, "35 Best Hotels in Tokyo," 28 Feb. 2018 This season, forget buffed, barely-there manicures and flaunt bold nails dipped in molten metallic shades of crimson, copper, and chocolate. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "Why This Surprising Metallic Manicure Feels So Right for Fall," 8 Oct. 2018 Wait an hour or so and buff the tiles with a clean, dry cloth to remove any residual grout haze. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Clean Dirty Grout," 5 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'buff.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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