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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buff
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The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Any dog lover will be thoroughly disarmed by this development, and by Kodi’s irresistible enactment of this arc.Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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In The Nude Going on the complete opposite end of the spectrum is the beloved nudes.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the hypoallergenic scent can be worn on its own—after all, brand founder Rosie Jane Johnson designed the oil to channel sleeping in the nude.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kaya looked for the bacon in the areas where the owner had rubbed it.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Da Silva rubbed Anthony’s head and hugged him, too.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, a smooth and soft microfiber polishes the skin while gently exfoliating the pores.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dust pieces before storage: A light dusting with a soft cloth (such as a jewelry polishing cloth) is usually all that’s needed before organizing breakables to store until next Christmas.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The second match sees the Houston Texans host Baltimore and in a gift for sports and music fans alike Beyonce will perform the half-time show.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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And to finish the year here, with our fans, is very exciting.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 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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In a culture where formal niceties smooth many interactions, Mr. Emanuel was blunt and dogged.Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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This formula has a rich, creamy consistency that provides a burst of hydration that smooths and nourishes the under-eye area.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Can’t spin me with the sucker sh*t to take Hov down.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 11 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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“Buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buff. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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