as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance

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Recent Examples of balm Armani Beauty’s Lip Power Longwear Satin Lipstick delivers the pigmentation and staying power of a matte, but swaps a potentially harsh, line-accentuating finish for a soft, almost-balm-like satin. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025 With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025 For me, that’s my phone charger, lip balm, sunscreen, Apple AirPods, extra contacts, and my wallet. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 The lip balm has a hydrating formula that leaves a hint of color, so your lips will feel soft yet shiny. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balm
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Noun
  • The room was filled with a dense, woodsy scent.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Costco bundles four 16-ounce hand soaps for your holiday scent needs.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Luxury tableware and fragrance brand Tania Bulhões is another international firm that has its eye on Limoges artisan heritage.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Together, these notes create a velvety fragrance that smells like love in a bottle.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Adding your preferred aroma to a wool dryer ball is also possible.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.
    Kirstyn Hill, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tiziana Terenzi’s bestselling Kirkè fragrance, the Italian perfume house has introduced Kirkè Overdose — an exclusive reinterpretation of the classic Kirkè scent.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon has your favorite classic colognes and perfumes on sale right now.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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