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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
he's such a film buff that he owns over 3,000 movies
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as in nude
the state of having no clothes on one's body
protected by a fully enclosed backyard, the couple would frequently sunbathe in the buff
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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone
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Recent Examples of buff
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
In that video, Ronaldinho performed the ‘around the world’ skill three times in succession, prompting ‘stickman’ to buff his shoes for him afterwards.
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Noun
However, the area isn’t just for history buffs.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Verb
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
In that video, Ronaldinho performed the ‘around the world’ skill three times in succession, prompting ‘stickman’ to buff his shoes for him afterwards.
—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buff
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Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
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The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
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This shade is pretty universal, but offers a truer nude for people with fairer skin and pink undertones.
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Regulators Europe opened investigations into Musk’s Grok over antisemitic content and sexualized material, include deepfake nudes.
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Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies to local TV stations to true crime podcasters, were inside the Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once rich and imposing Southern lawyer.
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The bumper was rubbing the tire and a headlight looked to be dragging.
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Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.
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Wear it with flat sandals for a beachfront dinner or add wedges and simple jewelry for an outfit that feels polished enough for a special occasion.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Sometimes, being sexy has nothing to do with nudity.
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When asked whether viewers should expect some nudity in season 2, Skinner, 32, laughed before offering a playful hint.
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Their work included sanding the benches along the Naperville Riverwalk.
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The dredge is conducted by crane and excavator barges that dig sand up and deposit it in another barge.
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The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
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Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
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“Buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buff. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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