as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
felt a puff of wind on his face
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as in to stroke
to praise too much
a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed
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Recent Examples of puff
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Additional footage shows a group of Swift's dancers all hugging afterward, with one of them pausing to take a puff from their inhaler.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
By way of reply, the kid puffed up his chest and smiled shyly.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Like a puff of breath on a cold winter day, the cloud of solar material can be seen coasting outward from the sun before thinning, with some of it curling back inward.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Additional footage shows a group of Swift's dancers all hugging afterward, with one of them pausing to take a puff from their inhaler.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
In addition to its V-neck design and button-down silhouette, the sweater also has a collar and puffed sleeves for a dressier look.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
By way of reply, the kid puffed up his chest and smiled shyly.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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With roomy bike lanes peppered throughout downtown, exploring is a breeze.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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But what must feel like a Herculean task for a young actor navigating sudden fame looked like a breeze for Williams, who walked Fallon around his own set (and onto his knees) like the Canadian owned the whole damn building.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those in the audience were heard clapping, cheering and even gasping during the performance.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon announcing her status as a Faithful, the whole room gasps.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For an artisanal twist, look no further than Ezcaray Matisse throw that looks as if Georgia O’Keeffe applied the paint brush strokes herself.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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Allen has created a hall of mirrors, then, in which we’re supposed to stroke our chins and perhaps wink-wink at Baum’s meta commentary about the dangers of confusing the artist with the man … But so what?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Everyday tasks like tying his shoes left him out of breath.—
Abby Roedel,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her shooting, her suffering, her last breath.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her dog panting, unquestioning, always thrilled to see her.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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Gus was awake and panting at his feet.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2024
Verb
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Just be sure to dilute it with a carrier oil like coconut or almond oil before massaging it into sore spots.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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To experience its magic for yourself, massage two to four droppers of product into your scalp before shampooing, or use it as a nourishing overnight treatment.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pair exchanged smiles and kisses as the accolade was engraved, while Chalamet also congratulated fellow winner Paul Thomas Anderson, who took home the Best Screenplay award for One Battle After Another.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump congratulated Microsoft on its efforts to keep prices in check, suggesting that other companies will make similar commitments.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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