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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Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
Perhaps the buzziest recent launch of them all though is Rare Beauty’s True To Myself, a range of 14 shades sold alongside a cute puff.
—Lindy Segal, Allure, 14 Aug. 2024
Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 30 July 2024
The top has a pullover design with a crew neckline, plus puffed sleeves to give it a slightly elevated look.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Charles Kremer came up with the cream puff, using a recipe from the south side bakery his family owned.
—Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
Perhaps the buzziest recent launch of them all though is Rare Beauty’s True To Myself, a range of 14 shades sold alongside a cute puff.
—Lindy Segal, Allure, 14 Aug. 2024
Verb
With more moisture in the air, strands can puff up like cotton candy while sweat kills off any volume at the roots.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 30 July 2024
The top has a pullover design with a crew neckline, plus puffed sleeves to give it a slightly elevated look.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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