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
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
That fuzzy stuff that looks like snow puffs?
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
That fuzzy stuff that looks like snow puffs?
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 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
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But Buellton benefits from ocean breezes through the Transverse Ranges, giving the town a near-Mediterranean climate.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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And for your downtime, stock up on comfortable and casual staples like Levi’s jeans and the Spanx pants that Reese Witherspoon just wore.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
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In the video, the cat eventually curls up in a ball and continues purring as Li strokes her head.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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As Peter takes his final breaths, the limited series jumps back in time to show Marissa secretly removing the emergency kit from their car and pulling an expired EpiPen out of their home's disposal box.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hold for five breaths on each foot.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
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The clashes drew bursts of laughter and, sometimes, gasps, from the show's studio audience and from home viewers.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
15 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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This leave-in delivers serious hydration while helping repair past damage, says celebrity hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman, who praises its layer-friendly formula that works well with other products like gels and oils.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Puffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffs. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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