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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
Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Film buffs are anticipating your Hollywood Bowl show on the 15th.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2025
Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Then, once your jewelry is fully dry, buff it with a microfiber cloth.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
More Stories 🗣️ Calling all history buffs: A historic brick building in Downtown Nashville is heading for auction this month.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Film buffs are anticipating your Hollywood Bowl show on the 15th.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2025
Verb
Take your second unused microfiber cloth and buff the surface in the grain's direction until no streaks remain and the surface shines.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Then, once your jewelry is fully dry, buff it with a microfiber cloth.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buff
Noun
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Beach lovers should check out Britannia Beach and then continue to drive north towards Sea to Sky Gondola.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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On the hunt for the key to a country music lover’s heart?—
Ramal Nasim
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
Noun
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For a sophisticated look, try neutral heels such as black or nude.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Available shades include: warm nude, dusty rose, hot coral, rich berry, cool pink and warm burgundy. glow & PROTECT is skincare and makeup rolled into one to create a radiant, soft focus glow.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Cats can rub against concrete to mark their territory and feel more secure because the scent lingers on the material longer than on smoother surfaces.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Again, once the Field School staff restrained the shark, the team of amateurs got to work quickly and efficiently, with the only mishap being a person who rubbed their fingers the wrong way against the shark skin and got an abrasion that drew a bit of blood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The airy, high-ceilinged white dining rooms are largely intact, the wooden floors polished, the tables set with good linens, the lighting excellent.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His work to polish his technique over the past year and change will come to the forefront this season.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Noun
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On the final night of the convention, two of the stars who also happen to be incredibly talented musicians, treated fans to an intimate concert in a local venue on the square, Canopy + The Roots.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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For fans of a certain vintage, Adidas will spark happy memories.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Before cars are painted, workers still run gloved hands over them and sand smooth any tiny imperfections.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Its secure seal acts like a vault around your phone to keep water and sand out and scratches off your screen.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The paths are lined with larger stones, smoothed by the desert wind.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
21 July 2025
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Her long tresses were flat-ironed and smoothed down, brushing over the front of her shoulders.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Like these rich men, Luthor embraces his villainy by styling himself as a sleek anti-hero and lording his privilege over the rest of society’s suckers.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Check the main vine and secondary shoot regularly for new suckers and remove them promptly.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buff. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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