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
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Silicon Valley history buffs know Ronald Wayne’s story well.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The island, home to military forts and the iconic black-and-white Tybee Island Light Station, built in 1773, is a dream for history buffs and nature lovers seeking tranquility.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
India Star Movies and Star Movies Select will bring movie buffs the Oscars in India, with JioHotstar also streaming all the action and fun from Hollywood live.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Film buffs have been arguing about which version is better ever since.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Though few natural-history buffs realize it, many of them have admired the handiwork of this unusual company, located in the ragged outskirts of Oklahoma City, for decades.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
History buffs, this one’s for you.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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
This week, a fever dream for history buffs and fireplace lovers.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Silicon Valley history buffs know Ronald Wayne’s story well.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The island, home to military forts and the iconic black-and-white Tybee Island Light Station, built in 1773, is a dream for history buffs and nature lovers seeking tranquility.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
India Star Movies and Star Movies Select will bring movie buffs the Oscars in India, with JioHotstar also streaming all the action and fun from Hollywood live.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Film buffs have been arguing about which version is better ever since.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Though few natural-history buffs realize it, many of them have admired the handiwork of this unusual company, located in the ragged outskirts of Oklahoma City, for decades.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
History buffs, this one’s for you.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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The two games Sunday at SDSU should be a spectacle for hoops lovers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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What rubs us the wrong way is the suggestion that this proposal is purely about sustainability.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the show, fans will get to experience musical arrangements of the iconic songs from the show, which will be played by a five-piece band on the drums, guitar, trumpet, saxophone and trombone, park officials said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Icelandic forward Sveindís Jónsdóttir scored less than three minutes in and finished with two goals and an assist as Angel City FC beat Bay FC 3-1 in front of 10,299 fans Saturday night.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is no indication from the Epstein files whether the FBI, the federal prosecutors or the OIG took further action on the shredding.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans aren’t all persuaded by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s attempt to defuse a bipartisan investigation into the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files — but some are appearing to waver.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Niacinamide brightens the look of dark circles, while adenosine smooths the appearance of wrinkles over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Plus, blurs pores, smooths texture, and keeps your makeup intact for 12 hours.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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One of the largest suckers in North America, the Razorback Sucker can grow up to three feet long.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is done by removing suckers early for several weeks after transplanting.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2026.
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