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Recent Examples of balm
For many garden moms, daily cannabis use is a balm for the impossible math of modern motherhood, where the demands are high and support systems tend to be meager.
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Sarah Levy, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Some say finger-pointing brings no balm to the broken, that the occasion calls for a more elegant mourning that doesn’t complicate or traipse on the legacy of celebrated places, people, or traditions.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Gloss stains, balms and more are available.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Lemon Balm Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb in the mint family that may help improve sleep and ease insomnia.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
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Sarah Levy, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Some say finger-pointing brings no balm to the broken, that the occasion calls for a more elegant mourning that doesn’t complicate or traipse on the legacy of celebrated places, people, or traditions.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Gloss stains, balms and more are available.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Lemon Balm Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb in the mint family that may help improve sleep and ease insomnia.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Use warm air and UV rays outside to naturally disinfect fabrics, make white clothes brighter, and get rid of musty odors, all while leaving behind a unique scent from fresh air that can’t be replicated in the dryer.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Lush Perfumer Alina Gilwinska told Byrdie that citrus is one of her favorite mood boosting fragrance families.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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For anyone who has ever been stopped in their tracks by a familiar aroma, here’s what scientists and physicians say is actually happening and why scent deserves more credit as a memory tool than most people give it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Those compounds are naturally present in sweat or urine, and some pheromone perfumes also blend in essential oils to round out the scent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Some pheromone perfumes also contain essential oils to round out the scent profile.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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