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 will note that the home was used to confine British General Richard Prescott and loyalist New Jersey Governor William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin, during the Revolutionary War. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

History buffs can also spend an afternoon exploring Baan Chinpracha and the Thai Hua Museum, both of which offer a glimpse into the island's Chinese and Portuguese influences. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

From New England to Virginia, history buffs and patriotic travelers can walk where American history unfolded in honor of the celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary this weekend. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

As Americans commemorate the nation’s semiquincentennial on July 4, history buffs have much to celebrate. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026

The port city of Tarragona is one of the must-visit places for archaeology buffs, with ancient ruins dating from its time as the Roman colony of Tarraco. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

History buffs can explore architecture from the 1920s at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, stroll the Deering Estate house museum, or study up on Miami’s urban and environmental design at the Coral Gables Museum. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026

Arkansas State Parks and outdoor events Arkansas State Parks will host a myriad of events to celebrate America 250 for birdwatchers, history buffs, hikers, kayakers and general outdoorspeople. — Jesse Cain, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2026

History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 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