as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
felt a puff of wind on his face
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as in to stroke
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 puff
Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
One dines on such sophisticated and opulent appetizers as smoked salmon ravioli (a special on a recent night, $10), which were fat puffs of pasta stuffed with salmon and seasonings.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Dumplings are done when they are puffed up and floating on the surface, about 5 minutes.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
One dines on such sophisticated and opulent appetizers as smoked salmon ravioli (a special on a recent night, $10), which were fat puffs of pasta stuffed with salmon and seasonings.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Acacia trees put forth golden yellow flower puffs at this time each year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Dumplings are done when they are puffed up and floating on the surface, about 5 minutes.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Another can't-miss find: The Short-sleeve Pose Mock Neck makes layering a breeze and pairs with everything from jeans to midi skirts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Think soft-close lids, built-in charcoal filters, and removable liners that make dumping kitchen scraps a breeze.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The audience gasped at the first snippet, a soundless rendering of the moment when the vampire Remmick first appears.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nope, not breathless, not gasping for air, not completely winded.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Janine slips June a keycard and tells her to meet her there later, then scurries off to stroke stupid Bell’s stupid ego.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Research now shows that some stalwart seafarers stroked their way from mainland Europe to the island of Malta, about 60 miles away, about 8,500 years ago, according to an article in the journal Nature.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Packing enough power under the hood to get daily computing tasks fast, this laptop will be a breath of fresh air in your day-to-day routine.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These are stretchy, waterproof pants any woman will love.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The poor fell ow was panting like a bereaved porpoise and holding both hands over his heart.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
Verb
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Gently massage the oil mixture into the scalp using your fingertips.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hair oils, such as jojoba, argan, and coconut, may be massaged into your hair once a week.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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That ethical dodge — congratulating modern progress, ignoring this era’s nervous breakdown — is the basic, political, insensitive reason that contemporary Hollywood cannot create love stories.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Celebrities and fellow golfers congratulated him after his big win.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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