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
Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
While the air puff might be somewhat startling, the test is painless.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
When the fruit is ripe, it's puffed up with fluid, pressurized, and ready to burst.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 17 July 2025
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Noun
The other day, amid throngs of schoolkids, a septuagenarian woman with a puff of gray hair, in a black turtleneck and pearl earrings, stepped into the Rose Center for Earth and Space.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
While the air puff might be somewhat startling, the test is painless.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
Verb
Alan Rickman, with his deep, mellow, softly puffing voice, is immensely sympathetic as that most patient of suitors, Colonel Brandon.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
When the fruit is ripe, it's puffed up with fluid, pressurized, and ready to burst.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Compared to using a human therapist, the AI usage is a breeze and readily undertaken.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For those who would like to get outside, Monday evening weather will be cooler, with a low of 74 with a 5 mph breeze.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to multiple witness accounts, Black groaned, gasped and appeared to be in visible distress during the execution.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The soundtrack to it all included enough cracking to keep the audience and judges cringing and gasping.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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In the black-and-white video, Kelly could be seen holding his baby daughter's hand, stroking her fingers.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In addition, Holt is an avid supporter of the Go Red for Women campaign, the American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Born from the founder’s personal battle with eczema, the brand is a breath of fresh air in a world full of irritating, complicated formulas.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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The solution is simple: Take three deep breaths plus a 30-second body scan before every team interaction.—
Sahar Andrade,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Luckily, there’s a treasure trove of products designed to help panting pups keep cool — from elevated dog beds and cooling mats that lower their body temperature to bowls that keep their water frosty.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Iversen watches on, panting and seeming to try to contact dispatch.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Apr. 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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The market has grown quicker to discount anything that feels massaged or withheld.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Our tester loved the cooling effect of the metal applicator, which helped gently massage and depuff the area.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several celebrities, including Olivia Jade and Poppy Delevingne, congratulated the couple in Talita's Instagram comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Prince of Wales then took to the field to congratulate the team, shaking hands with England player Michelle Agyemang and offering her warm congratulations.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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