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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
With streaming platforms becoming more popular over the years, physically going to the movies has been on the decline, and there’s been a growing lack of community for movie-goers and film buffs.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Kicking off its festival run at San Sebastian, the doc is primarily of interest to dance buffs and devotees of both performers, but may wind up courting a subset of the audience for such crossover theater-cinema events as the National Theater’s popular NT Live releases.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
But the glittering Jazz Age space is sure to attract history buffs and cocktail lovers alike, no matter the weather.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The steadily increasing celebrity presence put the Sundance Film Festival on the radar of awards voters and movie buffs alike.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
For movie buffs, the Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K portable projector drops a huge $900, turning any wall into a theater screen without a messy setup.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Theater lovers, though, often head to Shakespeare & Company, a long-running festival with a busy calendar of plays, while readers and history buffs make time for The Mount, Edith Wharton’s former estate.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
With streaming platforms becoming more popular over the years, physically going to the movies has been on the decline, and there’s been a growing lack of community for movie-goers and film buffs.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Kicking off its festival run at San Sebastian, the doc is primarily of interest to dance buffs and devotees of both performers, but may wind up courting a subset of the audience for such crossover theater-cinema events as the National Theater’s popular NT Live releases.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
But the glittering Jazz Age space is sure to attract history buffs and cocktail lovers alike, no matter the weather.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The steadily increasing celebrity presence put the Sundance Film Festival on the radar of awards voters and movie buffs alike.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
For movie buffs, the Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K portable projector drops a huge $900, turning any wall into a theater screen without a messy setup.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffs
Noun
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In her novel, Henry chronicles a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with lots of fun travels.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miami Takes the Top Spot Miami, Florida, ranked as the number one city for food lovers, excelling in both affordability and food diversity.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ray, grateful for the distraction, rubs my Lab behind his ears and tells me how much Michelle loved dogs.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 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
Noun
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cardi also delivered new tracks for fans to enjoy within the first week of Drama?—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the group files safely past the battalion of Canada geese and closer to the Downtown Canal Walk at the southern part of Military Park, smooth jazz emanating from the Indiana State Museum’s entrance replaces the construction crew’s cacophony.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Revitalizing Serum, made with mostly natural ingredients including red camellia extract, smooths and illuminates the skin while its counterpart—the Revitalizing Eye Serum—wakes up the gaze.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pequi oil helps restore moisture and add shine, aloe vera smooths frizz and hydrates, and açai extract delivers antioxidants for healthier-looking strands.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The anticipation for this medieval drama has been building among history enthusiasts and fans of both lead actors.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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Railway enthusiasts and amateur historians alike may also want to leisurely explore the town of Cass.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Buffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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