as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted
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Recent Examples of salve
Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
Each of these athletes has their particular struggle, but the idea that achieving the highest sporting honors cannot salve the pressures of elite athletic life is well established.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
The New York Times, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Calamine lotion: This soothing salve can curb itchiness and dry out spots that are still oozing or weeping fluid.
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—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Playing like ear salve for anyone who enjoys camping festivals, bass music and tie-dye (preferably all at the same time), the album melds each producer’s celestially-leaning, world music influenced and thoroughly pummeling styles into a groovy, deep, totally fun 13-track collection.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
Each of these athletes has their particular struggle, but the idea that achieving the highest sporting honors cannot salve the pressures of elite athletic life is well established.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
Noun
Cultivating a sense of wonder can be a salve for a turbulent mind.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Calamine lotion: This soothing salve can curb itchiness and dry out spots that are still oozing or weeping fluid.
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—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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Blue hues ranging from cobalt to periwinkle flow through the home, while touches of gray continues the soothing palette.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Think notes of florals, Italian citrus fruit, and a soothing blend of musky notes that aren't overpowering, just delightful.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Noun
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For Sara Kessler, I Shine been a balm for a mom who's a full-time caretaker, stretched and stressed by the pressure of a child with an illness.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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And community—whether found in group chats, group therapy, or group breathwork—is the balm.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Things calmed down for a while, but then the Redditor found a video that was particularly invasive.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The labor action does not constitute a nationwide strike or work stoppage, calming the fears of businesses that use Canada Post to ship mail and parcels after a previous month-long strike hampered the 2024 holiday season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Pour cooking liquid back into slow cooker and stir in cream, corn starch, thyme, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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The exterior sports a two-tone paint job, with the bulk of the body done up in Medium Goldenrod and the top in cream.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
Verb
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You’re kind of lulled along a certain direction in the story.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Gan lulls us into a false sense of familiarity with an opening built on flamboyant silent cinema techniques.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Venus Aerospace The ramjet does the job, but there is a fly in the aerodynamic ointment.—
David Szondy
May 25,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
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Instead, opt for oil-rich creams and ointments, which tend to help your skin retain moisture better.—
Lynya Floyd,
Allure,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Topical vitamin C, in particular, like creams, oils, and lotions, may improve acne, reduce scarring, and hyperpigmentation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Keep your feet moisturized with creams and lotions.—
Isabel Casimiro,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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