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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
Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
These medallions will grant passive buffs that last until the end of the match.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Wipe and Buff the Leather After allowing 30 minutes for the leather to absorb the conditioner, use a soft microfiber cloth to wipe any excess balm and buff the leather.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
For history buffs, a deep dive into a pivotal period of Japanese history and the uneasy relationship between East and West.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
These medallions will grant passive buffs that last until the end of the match.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Toothpaste: When applied to the nails and then gently buffed with a nail file, toothpaste may scrape away the polish.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Wipe and Buff the Leather After allowing 30 minutes for the leather to absorb the conditioner, use a soft microfiber cloth to wipe any excess balm and buff the leather.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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The future outlook, unfortunately, is cloudy for lovers of the morning cup o’ Joe.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for spice lovers or anyone who likes their drinks with a little edge, this can feel like a mini thrill ride.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, Fox, 38, took to Instagram to announce the exciting news by posing nude with black paint on her body.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Nude on a Couch (ca. 1880), the only female nude ever painted by Caillebotte, was never exhibited in his lifetime, which the curators argue hints at his total lack of interest in women.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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To complete the monochrome picture, which was styled by Annabelle Harron, Oprah polished things off with a pair of boots from the brand worn by Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts, along with Selena Gomez and Katie Holmes.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Behrends completes his process by polishing and buffing the sculpture before attaching it to the trophy.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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This song's costuming includes sunglasses and KISS OF LIFE has taken note that fans will bring out the accessory just for this performance.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film currently holds a 41% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, while fans seemed to love the sequel much more, rating the movie at 81%.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The gene-editing is an attempt to fit a square peg into a round hole — to sand off the incompatible edges of a pig organ to force it to work in a human.Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Remove the clamps, and sand the surface until smooth.Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s even a nifty dryer attachment that swiftly smooths hair without overexposing it to heat; this is thanks to the Coanda effect, which tames hair without the need to press it against a heated surface, like a flat iron.Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Japanese rice, green tea, and algae, this set aims to hydrate the skin and smooth any rough texture caused by dryness.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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But soon a handful of ghost visitors — including Carol Kane and David Johansen — scare this sucker straight.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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So, don't be a financial sucker come 2025, and grab these deals from Allure editor-favorite brands—NuFace and Shark are just the beginning—while their prices are still low.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buff. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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