PUFFS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of puff

as in breezes

a slight or gentle movement of air felt a puff of wind on his face

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verb

present tense third-person singular of puff

as in pants

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty he came running up the stairs puffing and wheezing

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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

Noun

His bakery specializes in French classics such as puffs from choux pastry, but also unique original creations, including a seasonal series with desserts shaped to look like real fruits. —

Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 Classic ham salad gets elevated when placed between fluffy cheese puffs. —

Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 Students moved from booth to booth sampling everything from Cajun pasta and cheesy enchilada bake to sushi rolls and strawberry pancake puffs. —

Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026 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 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 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

Verb

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

Noun

Sprawling under a constant sun and cooled by ocean breezes rippling through those signature palm trees, Los Angeles is a singular city with hotel options to match.

— Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
From muscling the F50s around the course in strong winds, these soft, sub-foiling breezes require a completely different skill set.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026