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Recent Examples of balm
Its formula strikes just the right balance between the hydration of a balm and the glam of a gloss.
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025
Also referred to as petroleum jelly, which is the primary ingredient of Vaseline, it was invented during the 1800s as a cure-all balm and has become a household staple since.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Prada Beauty is peeling back time with a new hydrating lip balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The spa menu boasts a long list of bodywork treatments options, including the fire & ice massage, which soothes sore muscles with a combination of hot stones and cooling recovery balm, facials and body scrubs using ingredients from the forest, and a fireside massage package for two.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025
Also referred to as petroleum jelly, which is the primary ingredient of Vaseline, it was invented during the 1800s as a cure-all balm and has become a household staple since.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Prada Beauty is peeling back time with a new hydrating lip balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The spa menu boasts a long list of bodywork treatments options, including the fire & ice massage, which soothes sore muscles with a combination of hot stones and cooling recovery balm, facials and body scrubs using ingredients from the forest, and a fireside massage package for two.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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Her portfolio includes scents made for Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Elie Saab, and Bvlgari.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to the floral notes of Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum or prefer something more woodsy and masculine like Ralph Lauren's Ralph’s Club, now is the ideal time to stock up on a new signature scent, grab travel-sized sprays for TSA, or pick up gifts for friends and family.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Noun
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In the continued spirit of collaboration, an exclusive fragrance was created for the show by Symrise Fine Fragrance perfumers, a partner of the Istituto Marangoni Paris for the Bachelor and Master of Fragrances and Cosmetics Management and Fragrances and Cosmetics Brand Management and Licensing.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Open since 2001, the company makes approximately 35 different fragrances, including seasonal soaps.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The whiskey features aromas of coffee cake, pretzel dough, and marshmallow.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The annual pilgrimage to the psychedelic haven known as Austin Psych Fest wrapped up this weekend at the Far Out Lounge, leaving behind a swirling vortex of trippy sounds, fluorescent visuals and a distinct aroma that grew more … earthy as the temperatures climbed.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Not all vanilla perfumes are created equal, though.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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Four years after its creation, Skylar aimed to beat its perfume mecca competitors through innovation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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