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
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as in rubs
to make smooth by friction
she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry
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as in polishes
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 buffs
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
As Cape May's only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate is a favorite among history buffs.
—Carlianne Brennan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Aficionados and out-of-town art buffs make up the bulk of the guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Roma was arguably Netflix's first big original movie that really caught the attention of critics and film buffs alike.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
History buffs can venture to the remnants of the Todd House, believed to be part of the Underground Railroad.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Tuesday in a Castle Rock barn, history buffs are building replicas of old buildings, by hand.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Some movie buffs, like Yuba City resident Mark Sullivan, will travel far for the buckets.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
You’re supposed to be movie buffs or whatever.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
Noun
Your kids may just head home history buffs.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
As Cape May's only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate is a favorite among history buffs.
—Carlianne Brennan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Aficionados and out-of-town art buffs make up the bulk of the guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Roma was arguably Netflix's first big original movie that really caught the attention of critics and film buffs alike.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
History buffs can venture to the remnants of the Todd House, believed to be part of the Underground Railroad.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Tuesday in a Castle Rock barn, history buffs are building replicas of old buildings, by hand.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Some movie buffs, like Yuba City resident Mark Sullivan, will travel far for the buckets.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
You’re supposed to be movie buffs or whatever.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffs
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Coincidentally landing on National Cheddar Fries Day and National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day, the date is shaping up to be a great day for snack-lovers and munchies-havers alike.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tavish, who just moved to New Zealand from Los Angeles with his bride, is a gigolo whose three previous aging lovers died under mysterious circumstances.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pete Crow-Armstrong dashed from third base, tapped the plate and then darted to the fans behind home, jumping on the railing against the netting to celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ walk-off, extra-innings, 2-1 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Frost Bank Center in San Antonio was decked out with the Spurs’ 1990s-era logo and colors and the fans had matching bright shirts to match.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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An executor files paperwork with a court to begin the legal process of settling an estate (known as probate).—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The swimsuit also has a ruched front that smoothes the tummy area, along with a full-coverage back and adjustable straps for a secure fit.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sawdust sprays as Matt Sams meticulously sands the edges of a balcony railing that will soon be affixed to the front of a house.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chapman sands his board occasionally to remove this top layer of funk.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Buffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffs. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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