as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a beautiful, buffed antique table
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as in rubbed
to make smooth by friction
she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry
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as in smoothed
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 buffed
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
An alternative to foundation, they’re layered under or with your makeup and buffed out to add a veil of glow.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Whatever bumps or rock flakes the cliff once had were buffed smooth by glacial erosion over the course of millions of years.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Most metal hardware can be cleaned with the vinegar solution and buffed to a shine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Some scratches can be buffed out.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The tips come in various shapes and lengths and are filed and buffed before being polished.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
The main hatch is already open, a small mercy for my purposes, and my torchlight shines back on a wooden ladder, paint worn in the centre of each rung where the crew’s footsteps buffed it away.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Romantic Tour is a lavish spectacle that is buffed to perfection, with every light swirl and confetti drop precisely calibrated.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
An alternative to foundation, they’re layered under or with your makeup and buffed out to add a veil of glow.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Whatever bumps or rock flakes the cliff once had were buffed smooth by glacial erosion over the course of millions of years.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Most metal hardware can be cleaned with the vinegar solution and buffed to a shine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Some scratches can be buffed out.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The tips come in various shapes and lengths and are filed and buffed before being polished.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
The main hatch is already open, a small mercy for my purposes, and my torchlight shines back on a wooden ladder, paint worn in the centre of each rung where the crew’s footsteps buffed it away.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffed
Adjective
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This approach allows other design elements, like furniture and decor, to stand out while maintaining a harmonious and polished aesthetic.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In Mayfair, amid art galleries, private clubs, and five-star addresses, a new ritual is playing out behind noren curtains and polished doors.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Justin Brazeau skated over to the Penguins captain and rubbed the back of his noggin for good measure.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kuroda mentioned other small incidents that rubbed him the wrong way as well.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miriam smoothed a hand over her lace buba.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Whatever is left can be smoothed across the rest of the head.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Silky cubes of tofu and tender ground pork in a glossy sauce with a subtle heat, more driven by black pepper than the lurid red chilis that swam alongside.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Even then the metal was sanded finely and in the Lucca’s case the radiator and spoked wheels were fitted with covers for improved aerodynamics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The rigid jean is hand-sanded to emphasize its fullness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Michael Dale lay in his Escondido home with a plastic bag wrapped around his head and sealed with duct tape for at least eight minutes as Michaela Rylaarsdam, vibrator in hand, kept the cameras rolling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in San Diego Superior Court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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That meant that a case had been filed in court and a judge had signed off on the order.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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At this gleefully un-sleek restaurant styled as a Korean blue-collar cabby spot, the menu has almost no choices and not all the banchan are created equal.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Guests are asked to pack black-tie for evenings, and in a blur of feathers, silk, sequins, and sleek tuxedos, the collective effect is as transportive as the opulent surroundings.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
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“Buffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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