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
Plum Sykes, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Mission accomplished beautifully with the crisp and fluffy puffs flecked with fragrant scallions.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Jay Paris, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
There’s a reason no one is puffing up their chests in Harris’ orbit, especially given so many voters are fact-indifferent toward the realities of the economy under the Biden-Harris administration.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This is a cool white garden, the steps from the yard to the front door set off by dark yews, puffs of white snowberries and cow parsley in long grass, white-flowering hydrangea bushes, and a white rambling rector rose sprawling up the walls.
—Plum Sykes, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Mission accomplished beautifully with the crisp and fluffy puffs flecked with fragrant scallions.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
But after all those fireworks, after the decibel meter reached new levels downtown and after all the huffing and puffing during those early innings, the middle part of the game was devoid of many highlights.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
There’s a reason no one is puffing up their chests in Harris’ orbit, especially given so many voters are fact-indifferent toward the realities of the economy under the Biden-Harris administration.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
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Balcony doors are flung open to the salty Mediterranean breeze.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Though assembly isn’t exactly a breeze, the tree looks great in a room full of houseplants, and the individual branches can be popped in or out depending on your or your cats’ preferences—there are enough to cover the whole tree, or just partially, as my cats Circe and Scylla prefer.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The nearly 60,000-strong crowd gasped collectively as Martin momentarily disappeared.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Inside the courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Colombo’s mother, Tonya Colombo, gasped as the verdict was read.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2024
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The sun became hotter, and Spanish moss stroked the roof of the train.Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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In one video, Raymond filmed himself manipulating a woman’s eyelids and stroking her, according to court records.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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He’s been on oxygen for more than a decade and quickly gets short of breath.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Down the street, a mule lay panting on its side, its skin lacerated from shrapnel.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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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
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It’s recommended by the brand to massage it into the skin for at least 30 seconds or until the oil has been absorbed, two to three times daily for the course of three months.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
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Pro tip: Use these globes for massaging your serums and cream onto your skin to promote absorption.AnaMaria Glavan, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
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Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, meanwhile, congratulated the U.S. president-elect.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The episode ends with Melissa returning to school the next day with crutches and a cast, and Lisa congratulates Gregory on diffusing Darnell’s act of aggression.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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