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noun

Definition of buffsnext
plural of buff
as in lovers
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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buffs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of buff
1
as in rubs
to make smooth by friction she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry

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2
as in polishes
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 Synonyms for buffs
  1. lovers
  2. enthusiasts
  3. sharpens
  4. smooths
Noun
  • Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion is made for chocolate lovers.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • On Friday, April 11, the three-day Coachella music festival will kick off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, bringing thousands of music lovers, celebrities and influencers alike together for a weekend of amazing performances and parties.
    — Brianne Tracy, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • The heart of the film is when La Rocca, along with fellow fans/historians/enthusiasts Enrico Tosi and Pierangelo Brivio, are taken by Nieri to the place where Kilpin was born, the nondescript flat above what used to be his father’s butcher shop on Mansfield Road in Nottingham.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Space enthusiasts may notice the full moon appearing up to 14% smaller and 30 percent dimmer than a supermoon, according to the space agency.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of enthusiasts
Verb
  • The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.
    — Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mentoring also sharpens your communication and leadership skills.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of sharpens
Verb
  • The formula locks in moisture, restores the skin barrier, and smoothes wrinkles.
    — Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Removing peach fuzz further smooths the appearance of your facial skin and can help makeup apply more easily and evenly without caking to hair.
    — Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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