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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a balmy spring day
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a pleasant, balmy breeze was all that stirred the wildflowers growing near the shore
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as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
the balmy notion that the IRS wouldn't collect taxes on his lottery winnings
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Recent Examples of balmy
Twenty-something tech workers stumble in and out of barcades and fans clad in Sharks jerseys stride arm-in-arm through the balmy evening air.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Order your food and soak in the atmosphere with live music and a balmy breeze.
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Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Dressing for a balmy morning commute?
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Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Cotton poplin feels so crisp and cooling on a hot day, these are going to be perfect for balmy afternoons at home this summer.
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Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Order your food and soak in the atmosphere with live music and a balmy breeze.
—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Dressing for a balmy morning commute?
—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Cotton poplin feels so crisp and cooling on a hot day, these are going to be perfect for balmy afternoons at home this summer.
—
Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
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Spain's national weather service, Aemet, issued red alerts Tuesday for temperatures of 111 degrees Fahrenheit in southern Andalusia as well as warnings of thermometers hitting 104 degrees in the normally temperate Cantabria and the Basque Country regions along its northern Atlantic coast.
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Spain’s national weather service, Aemet, issued red alerts Tuesday for temperatures of 44 C (111 F) in southern Andalusia as well as warnings of thermometers hitting 40 C (104 F) in the normally temperate Cantabria and the Basque Country regions along its northern Atlantic coast.
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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The cuticle is a barrier that protects the nail from bacteria, so a gentle push back is enough.
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Over the years, the visuals dramatically improve, from snuff film aesthetics to confidently silly splendor.
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The Alexa smart assistant is as good as ever, with tons of useful and silly skills, along with deep integration for ordering items via Amazon.
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Weather conditions Sunday are expected to be partly sunny and hot, reaching a high of 86, according to the National Weather Service.
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Skies will be sunny with temperature highs near 94 degrees.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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The sight of the lumbering actor wearing track clothes and sitting cross-legged while listening to a soothing relaxation tape on headphones is priceless.
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Blending historical facts and patriotic myths, the works offer a vibrant, playful and sometimes absurd look at events like the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Washington crossing the Delaware.
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As tensions rise and panic sets in, the sisters are forced into a painful and increasingly absurd fight for survival before the homeowner returns.
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Exotic animals in Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson said the mild climate and rugged terrain of the Texas Hill Country seems to serve as a good stand-in for most of the animals' native African environments, and is no stranger to tracking missing animals, especially after floods.
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Luckily for the man, the effects were relatively mild.
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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