the buff

Example Sentences

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Wildebeest appeared as black dots in the buff.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2023

In infrared, the buff and beige wings we are used to seeing flutter around outdoor lights take on vibrant, iridescent colors, the researchers reported in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface.

From Scientific American • Sep. 26, 2022

In pursuit of his mad crush, the hypermasculine Hudson, Randy now forsakes his beloved campy theater friends, cutting his hair and taking up sports as the buff, tough Dell.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2022

A photo of the buff chef at the White House went viral in 2018, leading to instant fame.

From Fox News • Feb. 11, 2022

“I’m not saying it distressingly—” He leaned forward and touched the buff gold bedspread.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey