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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The waterfront community is highly pedestrian-friendly and, with a colonial heritage that dates back to the 1600s, fantastic for history buffs.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Car buffs from around the county came to the latest Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Car Show on April 18, with 136 cars on display.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
For the folks who crave oysters, as well as any Connecticut history buffs, this event is for you.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Add Fort Sumter National Monument for history buffs.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Your kids may just head home history buffs.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 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
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
The Avenue of the Arts with its theaters and music venues stretches just south, making the hotel an ideal location for culture buffs, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The waterfront community is highly pedestrian-friendly and, with a colonial heritage that dates back to the 1600s, fantastic for history buffs.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Car buffs from around the county came to the latest Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Car Show on April 18, with 136 cars on display.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
For the folks who crave oysters, as well as any Connecticut history buffs, this event is for you.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Add Fort Sumter National Monument for history buffs.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Your kids may just head home history buffs.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 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
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
Noun
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Nature lovers with more time to explore may want to immerse themselves in the landscape by hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits, but others prefer to take in the beauty and timelessness in a more relaxed way.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Made in response to a difficult breakup, the work alludes to two lovers parting ways, but also to Pau’s memories of isolation as a severely asthmatic child in a notoriously polluted city, lying in bed staring at the wall and inventing stories to distract herself from the difficulty of breathing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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To this day, players and fans still believe that outside forces can conspire for or against them, that actions taken off the field can somehow affect the result of the game.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Tupac’s stepbrother files a wrongful death suit and cites new turns in the 29-year-old murder case.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Swift files new trademark applications.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The award can be used in any way that smooths a writer’s life or makes good work possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 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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