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Recent Examples of balm
After Francis’ revolutionary and sometimes divisive 12-year papacy, Leo has brought a calming balm to the Vatican and church at large.
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The act of singing with my sisters, Kara Jackson and Denitia, is a balm for my soul, and a wind at my back to keep on.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Bieber did away with the stark, black finishes, replacing everything with soft fabrics in sand and cream tones, and hanging a brand sign on a mirror in the entryway—perfect for snapping selfies with Rhode’s viral lip-balm-holding phone case.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Bee balm is a tall plant with spiky purple or magenta flowers and lots of pollen and nectar for bees.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The act of singing with my sisters, Kara Jackson and Denitia, is a balm for my soul, and a wind at my back to keep on.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Bieber did away with the stark, black finishes, replacing everything with soft fabrics in sand and cream tones, and hanging a brand sign on a mirror in the entryway—perfect for snapping selfies with Rhode’s viral lip-balm-holding phone case.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Bee balm is a tall plant with spiky purple or magenta flowers and lots of pollen and nectar for bees.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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Scientists assumed bull ants, which don’t rely primarily on scent navigation, had to wake up before dark and use the day’s last light to find their way to sustenance.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 May 2026
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The scent of olive orchards and sea salt fill the air, the whizz of our tires the only soundtrack.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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According to Kristina Strunz, managing director, Southeast Asia & Oceania, fragrance is its strongest category, accounting for the majority of sales.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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It’s been two years since Bella Hadid launched Orebella, and this week, the model dropped a new range of body and hair perfume mists.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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