Synonyms of buffs

buffs 1 of 2

noun

plural of buff

as in lovers

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something

he's such a film buff that he owns over 3,000 movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lovers
• fans
• suckers
• enthusiasts
• fanatics
• maniacs
• addicts
• admirers
• devotees
• aficionados
• junkies
• freaks
• fiends
• collectors
• bugs
• nuts
• fanciers
• supporters
• hounds
• fools
• proponents
• mavens
• friends
• experts
• authorities
• habitués
• heads
• connoisseurs
• amateurs
• champions
• promoters
• advocates
• patrons
• exponents
• followers
• groupies
• adherents
• boosters
• zealots
• converts
• disciples
• dilettantes
• votaries
• evangelists
• partisans
• cultists
• apostles
• backers
• hangers-on
• faddists
• rooters
• well-wishers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonfans
• critics
• detractors
• carpers
• belittlers
• nonadmirers

buffs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of buff

1

as in rubs

to make smooth by friction

she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rubs
• files
• sands
• sharpens
• polishes
• grinds
• hones
• planes
• scrapes
• smooths
• shines
• burnishes
• glosses
• rasps
• edges
• whets
• scours
• sandblasts
• dresses
• strops
• regrinds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coarsens
• roughens
• scuffs
• roughs (up)

2

as in polishes

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure

the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• polishes
• rubs
• smooths
• coats
• shines
• glosses
• burnishes
• scrubs
• scrapes
• grinds
• dresses
• furbishes
• sands
• finishes
• files
• smoothens
• faces
• slicks
• varnishes
• bobs
• bones
• glazes
• brightens
• sleeks
• lacquers
• scours
• sandblasts
• veneers
• sandpapers
• japans
• laps
• rasps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ruffles
• roughens
• roughs (up)
• scuffs (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buffs

Noun

History buffs can also take advantage of Rosewood’s exclusive private Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

This month, Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Odyssey hit theaters, and between controversy from purists and praise from film buffs, the epic film is the talk of the town right now. — Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026

But only the truly dedicated cinema buffs will catch the summer blockbuster on actual 70mm film as the acclaimed director intended. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 July 2026

The film also has driven interest in 70mm screenings from film buffs and casual moviegoers. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

History buffs should make time for the Celina Area Heritage Association Visitors Center and Museum, where photographs, artifacts, and interactive exhibits highlight more than 150 years of the city’s history. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Today, coastal redwood forests are preserved, of course, but in some places, trains continue to move on down the track, helping nature and train buffs enjoy these scenic areas via locomotive. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Along with historical programming, food trucks will be set up on museum grounds, providing modern dining options for hungry history buffs. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

History buffs will recall that there wasn't a whole lot of action in the Great White North during WWII. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Verb

The five-part docuseries, directed by Brian Knappenberger with Tom Hanks as executive producer, offers novice history buffs an extensive look into the establishment of American democracy. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026

History buffs flock to America’s oldest city for a glimpse into the past. — Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Mint Cooling reinvigorates lips, Collagen Boosting reduces the look of fine lines, Vita Glazed moisturizes, and Lemon Sugar Scrub buffs away dead skin cells. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026

Go in with the glass cuticle pusher to gently soften and push back cuticles (which can help nails look longer), plus the glass polisher, which buffs the nail surface smooth for smoother, better, longer-lasting polish application. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026

Public tours of the White House have been a longstanding American tradition, offering families, students, and history buffs a rare chance to see inside one of the nation's most significant historic buildings. — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025