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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
Essence, 20 June 2025
History buffs will want to visit historic Fort Ross, a compound settled by Russian immigrants in 1812.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
This feature is particularly problematic in a Hot Fix run, though every stage has some kind of heat source that can buff the Hiss quickly.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Best known for her role as Tiana Brown-Lyon in Fox’s Empire, the multi-hyphenate also doubles as a beauty buff with a skincare bag full of secrets.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
History buffs will want to visit historic Fort Ross, a compound settled by Russian immigrants in 1812.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Verb
Step 3: Buff The Countertop Using another dry, clean cloth, wipe and buff the surface of the counter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
This feature is particularly problematic in a Hot Fix run, though every stage has some kind of heat source that can buff the Hiss quickly.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buff
Noun
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If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to Weber, both Robert Mapplethorpe and Herb Ritts carefully studied the secret nudes of Lynes.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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There can be no taunting, no gloating, no petty spats, no bad-faith judgments, and no asking for nudes.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Verb
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While the two were embracing, Hughes gently rubbed Siwa's belly, fueling the pregnancy rumors.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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That reportedly rubbed him the wrong way and paved the path for his departure from Phoenix this offseason.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Define swim lanes for each spokesperson, and then polish the narrative for each.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Most high school seniors applying to selective colleges this fall don’t need a lot of advice on how to polish their personal essay or list extracurriculars.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Despite my nitpicks, comic book fans will be excited by this addition to the DC canon.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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One of our favorite tested nail polishes, the Essie Gel Couture polish, is included in the sale, and other fan favorites, like the Revlon Lustrous Lipstick made the cut, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Its secure seal acts like a vault around your phone to keep water and sand out and scratches off your screen.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
19 May 2025
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Hand-turned and sanded from a durable walnut wood, this one is finished with a food-safe beeswax oil blend, according to East Fork Pottery.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
Verb
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These pre-soaked exfoliating pads use gentle lactic acid and the brand’s Tri-Enzyme technology to smooth rough patches, fade dark spots, and give your skin that post-facial glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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Betteridge speculated that Khloé had received several enhancements, including a temporal brow lift to elevate the outer brow, upper blepharoplasty to smooth the eyelids, and a chin implant.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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The reserve is heavily wooded with more than 25 tree species that are the domain of warblers, crows, wrens, hawks, woodpeckers, sap suckers, owls, bald eagles, vultures and great herons.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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“Buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buff. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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