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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
History buffs can tour the Virginia Museum of the Civil War, while foodies shouldn’t miss comfort-food classics at Southern Kitchen.
—Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The Avenue of the Arts with its theaters and music venues stretches just south, making the hotel an ideal location for culture buffs, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Car buffs from around the county came to the latest Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Car Show on April 18, with 136 cars on display.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
For the folks who crave oysters, as well as any Connecticut history buffs, this event is for you.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Add Fort Sumter National Monument for history buffs.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Your kids may just head home history buffs.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Roma was arguably Netflix's first big original movie that really caught the attention of critics and film buffs alike.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
Noun
History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
History buffs can tour the Virginia Museum of the Civil War, while foodies shouldn’t miss comfort-food classics at Southern Kitchen.
—Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The Avenue of the Arts with its theaters and music venues stretches just south, making the hotel an ideal location for culture buffs, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Car buffs from around the county came to the latest Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Car Show on April 18, with 136 cars on display.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
For the folks who crave oysters, as well as any Connecticut history buffs, this event is for you.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Add Fort Sumter National Monument for history buffs.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Your kids may just head home history buffs.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Roma was arguably Netflix's first big original movie that really caught the attention of critics and film buffs alike.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
History buffs flock to America’s oldest city for a glimpse into the past.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffs
Noun
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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This is why fans are upset, for a center who not even a top 5 center in the NBA.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The clerk’s inquiry is required by law after someone files a complaint, said Saul Seyler, Ada County’s elections director.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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The organization files formal complaints and engages in advocacy efforts related to journalist access to information, particularly against government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Check out this conditioner that smooths and softens strands while adding a bit of shine, so your hair looks healthier without a ton of effort.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the other direction, the PCS absorbs and smooths transients caused by sudden load swings in the data center that would otherwise disrupt the grid.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 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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