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
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
My digital identity began to reflect my reality, and the deals stopped disappearing in a puff of smoke when the prospects googled my name.
—Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Mia puffs up her body to look intimidating, as the googly-eyed statue stares back at her.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Wisconsin Bakers Association, which runs the cream puff operation, scrambled to find a Wisconsin dairy farm that could produce 1,200 to 1,500 gallons of cream for each day of the fair.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
My digital identity began to reflect my reality, and the deals stopped disappearing in a puff of smoke when the prospects googled my name.
—Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The vibe leans into its actual mob-boss past pretty hard, but there’s no need to puff up the sausage and peppers with cavatelli, or the lasagna with ground beef and sausage.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Mia puffs up her body to look intimidating, as the googly-eyed statue stares back at her.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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And the pull-on style makes getting ready a breeze.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The international community is watching closely to see how reliable the two countries’ new leaders can be, but many seem optimistic that there is a positive breeze blowing that can transcend both nations’ grim recent past.—
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semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fears of my imagination, the possibility of losing a child due to one inattentive moment, all combined to leave me gasping for breath.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a moment, the woman gasped for air.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Toronto first got to Junk in the third inning as Nathan Lukes stroked a leadoff double, advanced on Ernie Clement’s flyout and came home on Springer’s RBI single.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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Henry brushes it off as a nightmare; after Bug moves on, Beauchamp strokes the medallion and sings himself to sleep.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The colors will take your breath away.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This includes water from their breath, sweat, urine, and showers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Howard’s best comedies have a light, almost effortless touch, but this one is panting and gasping essentially from the opening frames.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Grapent Wide-Leg Pants with Waist Ties A ruffled paperbag waist with drawstring ties makes these wide-leg khaki pants extra comfortable.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
Verb
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Work it into the fabric by massaging it with the pads of your fingers or by rubbing the fabric against itself.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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In order to get the best results, apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, gently massaged in until it’s fully absorbed.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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But weeks later, as Biden was being sworn into office, Cawthorn would be one of 17 freshmen who wrote to Biden congratulating him on his election and asking for bipartisanship.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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