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Recent Examples of balm
Bee balm is another low-maintenance plant and can be found in woodlands in the wild, but its red, pink, purple, and white flowers grow best in gardens that receive direct sunlight.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
The under-$40 product is a lipstick, lip balm, and lip tint, all in one.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ceramide‑rich hand creams and protective lip balms can help reinforce the skin barrier and prevent dehydration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
The under-$40 product is a lipstick, lip balm, and lip tint, all in one.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ceramide‑rich hand creams and protective lip balms can help reinforce the skin barrier and prevent dehydration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
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Now the venue is to be torn down later this year, the end to a destination just off the highway that was once full of televisions, betting counters and tables, and thick with the scent of afternoon and evening cocktails.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sharp, pungent scent of chile peppers clings to the air.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Their fragrances are very light.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Creating a simmer pot is simple and fills your home with a pleasant aroma.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Water helps soften the bran along with orange juice, which adds a floral aroma; molasses and honey highlight bran’s natural sweetness; and oil and buttermilk add a touch of richness.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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His auction record was set in 2009 with the Christie’s sale of Belle Haleine – Eau De Voilette (Beautiful Breath – Veil Water), a 1921 sculpture in which a perfume bottle is covered in a label referring to Rrose Sélavy, Duchamp’s female alter ego.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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An office may ask that employees not wear perfume that bothers their colleagues.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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