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
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Hesse is infectiously charismatic, and seeing 15 minutes of his film footage digitized for the first time is a treat for history buffs.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
These rare prints often feature extra-rich colors and sounds, and can have a graininess that true movie buffs love.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Today, coastal redwood forests are preserved, of course, but in some places, trains continue to move on down the track, helping nature buffs (and train buffs) enjoy these scenic areas via locomotive.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Goodreads and Letterboxd for bookworms and movie buffs.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Military-history buffs who want a World War II–era Willys MB might pay $25,000 for one in good condition, and more than $40,000 for a pristine, parade-ready example.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The underdog duo, as well as the other two undefeated tribes of six, all dropped their buffs, randomly drew new colors and entered a new stage of the game.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Perfect for history buffs, the village recreates what life was like for settlers in Salem during the 1600s.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Hesse is infectiously charismatic, and seeing 15 minutes of his film footage digitized for the first time is a treat for history buffs.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
These rare prints often feature extra-rich colors and sounds, and can have a graininess that true movie buffs love.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Today, coastal redwood forests are preserved, of course, but in some places, trains continue to move on down the track, helping nature buffs (and train buffs) enjoy these scenic areas via locomotive.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Goodreads and Letterboxd for bookworms and movie buffs.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Military-history buffs who want a World War II–era Willys MB might pay $25,000 for one in good condition, and more than $40,000 for a pristine, parade-ready example.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The underdog duo, as well as the other two undefeated tribes of six, all dropped their buffs, randomly drew new colors and entered a new stage of the game.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffs
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The festival has expanded its footprint by bringing the neighboring Scottsdale Stadium into the mix while targeting a broader mix of music lovers with a more eclectic assortment of acts.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Begent Art Ranch, owned by art lovers David and Molly Begent, has long served as the festival’s home.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The video shows the pup lounging around in various positions in a home setting, from asleep on the floor and over a blanket to playing with a dog toy and lying on the floor with her legs in the air as a hand rubs her belly.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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For a deeper dive into DeRose-Broeckert’s findings about how deer perceive scrapes and rubs, head over to NDA.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Next, the gel polishes themselves had to work with the specific wavelengths of the Olive & June lamp.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Libra moon meeting Venus smooths everything over.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Stearic acid in the formula also coats hair in a light protective veil to prevent your color from fading.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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Continue until the solution makes a paste and coats the entire surface of the tub.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Buffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffs. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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