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
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Emma Stone At the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 18, Emma Stone wore a custom orange Louis Vuitton gown with a one-shoulder design featuring a dramatic puff at the shoulder.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Like so many white breads puffing up in steam convection ovens across the country, the 77 or so loaves baked daily at Penny are a hybrid, incorporating both brioche and milk bread methods.
—Ella Quittner Tatsumi Orimoto, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The cheese puffs were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers in the product.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Emma Stone At the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 18, Emma Stone wore a custom orange Louis Vuitton gown with a one-shoulder design featuring a dramatic puff at the shoulder.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Once satisfied, the labourer pulled out a clay pipe and started puffing away contentedly.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Like so many white breads puffing up in steam convection ovens across the country, the 77 or so loaves baked daily at Penny are a hybrid, incorporating both brioche and milk bread methods.
—Ella Quittner Tatsumi Orimoto, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Attending this year’s big game should be a breeze by comparison.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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Houseplant pruning shears: on sale for $17.99 Original price: $19.99 Make snipping and trimming your plants a breeze with these Modern Sprout pruning shears on Amazon.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Clearly thrilled, Rae gasps, then smiles wide for a selfie with them.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Warwick found her husband gasping for air at the foot of the basement stairs and knew the miracle was over.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The sleeve was also successfully used to deliver a virtual stroking sensation, by sequentially activating the pouches one after another.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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The father pointed to the sky, stroked his head, and seemed to explain something to him.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Yoga class: Mindful Movement with breath led by Hank Newman, Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St, 8:30-10 a.m.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Looking ahead, there are a handful of states that could legalize new sports betting markets, but do not hold your breath for the biggest two—California and Texas.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But there was a lot of panting and putting his head into his hands.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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When southern Spain trembles in heat, when dogs seem to be panting their last breaths in narrow bands of shade in the white villages of Andalusia, northern Spain keeps cool.—
Stanley Stewart,
airmail.news,
31 Aug. 2024
Verb
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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
Verb
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One of his friends massages his back while he’s curled on the floor.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
16 Jan. 2025
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The hyaluronidase is then directly injected into the site of the hyaluronic acid dermal filler, and then the area is massaged.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Just weeks later, Jenna played coy about the ring when host Andy Cohen congratulated her and asked her to confirm the news.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The couple announced the pregnancy on Christmas Eve on their respective Instagrams where several Chiefs wives and girlfriends congratulated them.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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