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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1
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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2
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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The director can lose us a bit with too many details, which drag on during the doc’s middle section, although horror fans and movie buffs will certainly have plenty to chew on (and then regurgitate with green vomit).
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
History buffs and foliage lovers alike will be thrilled to learn of the return of Virginia Scenic Railway's Shenandoah Valley Limited, which is set to make weekend journeys through the rolling hills of western Virginia this fall.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Solo Ops no longer gives you lower power drops than other Portal activities, which was meant to discourage the grind there, though without significant buffs elsewhere.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In the summer of 1892, Earth was making its closest approach to Mars in 15 years, causing excitement not only among astronomy buffs but the general public.
—David Kamp, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
But now, open for business once again, Saw hopes to attract everyone from young families to maritime history buffs.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Brown spirit buffs will delight in the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The production was closed by the authors and producer David Merrick before reaching Broadway, and has intrigued theater buffs ever since.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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One of England's great medieval churches is offering a once-in-a-lifetime vacation offer to history buffs – with a few conditions.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The director can lose us a bit with too many details, which drag on during the doc’s middle section, although horror fans and movie buffs will certainly have plenty to chew on (and then regurgitate with green vomit).
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
History buffs and foliage lovers alike will be thrilled to learn of the return of Virginia Scenic Railway's Shenandoah Valley Limited, which is set to make weekend journeys through the rolling hills of western Virginia this fall.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Solo Ops no longer gives you lower power drops than other Portal activities, which was meant to discourage the grind there, though without significant buffs elsewhere.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In the summer of 1892, Earth was making its closest approach to Mars in 15 years, causing excitement not only among astronomy buffs but the general public.
—David Kamp, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
But now, open for business once again, Saw hopes to attract everyone from young families to maritime history buffs.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Brown spirit buffs will delight in the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The production was closed by the authors and producer David Merrick before reaching Broadway, and has intrigued theater buffs ever since.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffs
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their model allows coffee lovers to directly invest in coffee trees, funding farmers who need upfront capital to allocate for faster farm growth, whilst also getting a share of the revenue.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the moon clashes with Mars, a partner’s behavior rubs you the wrong way.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lenker, in plaid, rubs her eyes; James Krivchenia leans forward, sparky and alert; Meek, outdoors in the Topanga sunshine, wears cycling glasses and a frowzy hat.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of brands already offer or are transitioning to TPO-free formulas that contain different photoinitiators (a chemical that makes gel polishes cure under a lamp instead of air-drying like regular polish) such as TPO-L, BAPO, or other resin initiators.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Only about a third of the Justice Department files on the case have been made public.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal went on to report that Bondi informed Trump that his name was in the DOJ’s Epstein files multiple times.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Infused with sustainably sourced argan oil and boosted with vitamin E, this lightweight formula smooths frizz and flyaways instantly while adding a glassy shine.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premiered in Venice this afternoon.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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It is comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, the media and weather enthusiasts from around the world.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Buffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffs. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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