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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
Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Museum officials say a photo of the helmet was used on the cover of a research project report on Jan. 21, and history buffs and locals alike started a discussion about where it could have been found before the artifact’s discovery was released.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
Finish by buffing again with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
History buffs will find a wealth of storied attractions just 30 minutes away in Christiansted.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Museum officials say a photo of the helmet was used on the cover of a research project report on Jan. 21, and history buffs and locals alike started a discussion about where it could have been found before the artifact’s discovery was released.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
With the nails properly buffed, whitening products can come into play.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
Finish by buffing again with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buff
Noun
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The film has become an event, a must-see for movie lovers.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Animal lovers' hearts have been warmed by seeing a terrified dog slowly opening up to her rescuers and their gentle golden retriever.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The various takes on nude ranged from the subtle (see Madison Beer’s divine strapless gown and the sheer detailing of Shakira’s Etro dress) to the not-so-subtle.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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At Carolina Herrera, lightly glossed plum lip stains took centre stage, while at Grace Ling, lips were dressed in an understated nude, blurred at the edges.—
Rebecca Fearn,
refinery29.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Clean both hands between the fingers and fingertips, then rub the back of your fingers against your palms.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Someone in your network may rub you the wrong way today.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In one fell swoop, that verdict rejected decades of Madigan and his loyalists polishing the image of the once-mighty speaker as a politician above reproach, a statesman who never crossed the line, a lawyer with a personal code of conduct that kept him on the straight and narrow.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Jenner’s nails were styled in a minimalist almond shape and polished in a cloudy, pink-nude manicure.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Despite the team’s glittering history, current Giants fans have grown disgruntled by the lack of recent success.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday, fans got a first look at SGA's debut signature shoe.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The wood is cut and typically sanded and painted, using the kit’s axles and wheels.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nubuck leather is formed from the top of the animal hide which is finely sanded and buffed to produce the softest, velvety leather finish.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The formula is packed with keratins and proteins to fortify the nails, while key ingredients like cellulose, silica, celery seed extract, and camellia oil help smooth and strengthen.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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The two that were closed – runways 4/22 and 15/33 – are shorter than the main runway and typically used during busier periods at the airport to alleviate congestion and smooth the flow of traffic into and out of DCA.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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More great reads Column: Super Bowl sucker no more.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Another place where suckers may pop up is below the bud union on the tree, where the citrus variety was grafted onto the rootstock.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buff. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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