as in breezes
a slight or gentle movement of air
felt a puff of wind on his face
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as in strokes
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 puffs
Monica Garske, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
At the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, truffle top black spruces, cotton grass puffs, colorful mosses and carnivorous plants fill in where glacial lakes retreated.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Actions that once caused eyes to widen, such as the recreational puffs of marijuana that cost appeals court judge Douglas Ginsburg a Supreme Court seat under President Reagan, now seem quaint.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
These perfect puffs are golden and crisp on the outside and light and airy on the inside.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
The steam that’s generated puffs up the flour to form distinct layers for a flaky texture.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
The sky was a Delft blue; the green pines were frosted with white puffs of powder.
—Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Other menu highlights include Pad Thai, red and green curry, curry puffs and handcrafted cocktails.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
Backstage, puffs of VIP Strong Hold Texturizing Hair Spray filled the air while creaseless clips set curls and baby hairs into place.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Customers can expect the brand's beloved scones, cardamom buns, and focaccia on the menu; The San Francisco Standard reports that owner Marisa Williams also plans to start selling guava tarts and apple rhubarb puffs.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
At the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, truffle top black spruces, cotton grass puffs, colorful mosses and carnivorous plants fill in where glacial lakes retreated.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Actions that once caused eyes to widen, such as the recreational puffs of marijuana that cost appeals court judge Douglas Ginsburg a Supreme Court seat under President Reagan, now seem quaint.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
These perfect puffs are golden and crisp on the outside and light and airy on the inside.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
The steam that’s generated puffs up the flour to form distinct layers for a flaky texture.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
The sky was a Delft blue; the green pines were frosted with white puffs of powder.
—Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Other menu highlights include Pad Thai, red and green curry, curry puffs and handcrafted cocktails.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
Backstage, puffs of VIP Strong Hold Texturizing Hair Spray filled the air while creaseless clips set curls and baby hairs into place.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffs
Noun
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Eliminate cold breezes and allow warm air to flow around the pipes to prevent freezing again.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The men’s jeans retail for $145 and the twill pants for $135.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Its large kangaroo pocket—in tandem with the jogger pants’ two deep side pockets—provides plenty of storage for your most important in-flight essentials.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
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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Research shows the risk of stroke also rises this time of year, and strokes present differently than heart attacks.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Upon announcing her status as a Faithful, the whole room gasps.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The rest of the gang rushes inside to be at Eleven’s side and save the children who are trapped inside on the Pain Tree, while Vecna burbles and gasps for air.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The center also has hydrotherapy chairs where athletes can lie as a jet of water, similar but much stronger than the jets in a jacuzzi, massages them.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Nov. 2025
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In a viral video shared on Instagram last Sunday under the username @whiskeytoller, the gray kitty can be seen hanging around his brother, Oakley, as his mom massages the injured area, doing his best to show his love and support.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The report includes a screenshot that appears to show Accurso engaging with a comment from an Instagram account that frequently praises Hamas and harasses Jews.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ethnomusicologist Donna Kwon applauds ENHYPEN’s commitment to the vampire lore, which has traditionally been tied to Eastern European culture.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Puffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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