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Recent Examples of balm
For wellness enthusiasts, the Heavenly Panoramic Suites include extra amenities such as yoga mats, lavender balm, and scented candles.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
This quote alone is a balm for the no-contact crowd.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The lip balm has already hit stores and is sold exclusively at Walmart for a limited time, the Clorox Company said in the release.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
From waterproof eye makeup to long-wearing lip stains, this cleansing balm doesn’t mess around.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
This quote alone is a balm for the no-contact crowd.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The lip balm has already hit stores and is sold exclusively at Walmart for a limited time, the Clorox Company said in the release.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
From waterproof eye makeup to long-wearing lip stains, this cleansing balm doesn’t mess around.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
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Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Participating brands include fragrance brand Moodeaux; Hanahana Beauty; Koba Skincare, SPF line Good Weather Skin, and more.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Choose fragrances that complement each other, or layer the same fragrance across different media (for example, candles paired with oil diffusers).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The blooms are rare but rewarding, with tall shoots of tubular flowers that release a sweet, grassy aroma.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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There was something really special about the time and care that goes into making it, from the slow cooking to the rich aroma filling the house.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Eighteenth century activities included croquet and designing a custom perfume, all accompanied by fashion photography.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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But the gown, like Monroe herself, has more to it than just a vague perfume of voluptuous Americana.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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