buff
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Simmons, a self-confessed family history buff, said his great-grandfather studied in London between 1839 to 1844.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
If you’re a history buff, you’ll love today’s Slate quiz.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
At any moment, I thought that Dylan, a knowledgeable movie buff, might reveal that he had a degree in film studies from Brown University.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The newly serious film buff suddenly refuses to watch anything with subtitles turned off.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
A dictionary buff, a devotee of obscure words, he had been intent on improving his companion’s grammar and expanding his vocabulary ever since they had celled together at Kansas State Penitentiary.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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