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
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Start with the warm gougères, airy choux puffs with a molten brie center that arrive drizzled with honey and dusted with parmesan.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
On TikTok, Photon Matrix posted a video of the device killing the mosquitoes at night and leaving only micro-puffs of smoke behind; the video has been viewed more than 70 million times.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
This classic casserole is a great way to upgrade the beloved potato puffs for a dish the whole family will devour.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Today Hendricks stands as the fourth caretaker of the establishment known for its chili cheese hot dogs, burgers, pizza puffs, sandwiches and sausages.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The video shows slight puffs of smoke from the Sea Star’s smokestack, and then darker smoke rising from it after the strike.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Its name is inspired by its flower clusters that turn pink and cover the tree with hazy, smoke-like puffs in summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The first course consists of a burrata and prosciutto salad, spicy rigatoni, lamb lollipops or smoked salmon cheese puffs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
But The Bagel Nut Duo, chocolate croissants, yellow sheet cake, and a bag of Cacio e Pepe puffs to eat your feelings about yet another recall.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The crust puffs up nicely and isn’t as thin and cardboard-y as others, while the white cheese blend and wisp of rosemary remind me of a New York white pie slice.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Start with the warm gougères, airy choux puffs with a molten brie center that arrive drizzled with honey and dusted with parmesan.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
On TikTok, Photon Matrix posted a video of the device killing the mosquitoes at night and leaving only micro-puffs of smoke behind; the video has been viewed more than 70 million times.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
This classic casserole is a great way to upgrade the beloved potato puffs for a dish the whole family will devour.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Today Hendricks stands as the fourth caretaker of the establishment known for its chili cheese hot dogs, burgers, pizza puffs, sandwiches and sausages.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The video shows slight puffs of smoke from the Sea Star’s smokestack, and then darker smoke rising from it after the strike.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Its name is inspired by its flower clusters that turn pink and cover the tree with hazy, smoke-like puffs in summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The first course consists of a burrata and prosciutto salad, spicy rigatoni, lamb lollipops or smoked salmon cheese puffs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
With its telltale cone shape, the northernmost of Sicily's Aeolian Islands is home to a volcano that puffs on a near-constant basis.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
But The Bagel Nut Duo, chocolate croissants, yellow sheet cake, and a bag of Cacio e Pepe puffs to eat your feelings about yet another recall.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The crust puffs up nicely and isn’t as thin and cardboard-y as others, while the white cheese blend and wisp of rosemary remind me of a New York white pie slice.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
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
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The wide fairways saddle back to the middle, the greens roll true with some quirky slopes, the ocean views are spectacular, every blade of grass is well maintained, and the fresh ocean breezes can wreak havoc on some of your shots.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Friday will feature more sunshine, far less humidity and some breezes that could push highs to near 80 degrees.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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White bandana, beat-up sneakers, black windbreaker pants.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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When Robbie first strokes the plush walls, her Cathy stares with the appropriate mix of awe and terror.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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Step outside for a few minutes of morning sunlight, take a few deep breaths and set a specific intention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Deep breaths can help, or mantras that a parent will be there to pick them up.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
11 June 2026
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At this, the paddock gasps in unison.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Another video shows Wallen walking back towards the piano, as the audience gasps and cheers in response.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 June 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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Domingo praises Spielberg as a collaborator.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Half of the opinion piece praises the efforts and contributions of Uncle Lou, all of which are certainly laudable.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix doesn’t know which way to turn, Iwobi ends up with his hands on his head, Sander Berge simply stands and applauds.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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