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Recent Examples of balm
Conditioning balm, body wash concentrate, foaming body scrub and tools to make application easier are also available.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Tatcha just launched its lip balm this month, drawing inspiration from the Geisha tradition of melting candy on their lips to achieve a glossy finish—arguably the original lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Prices vary, but a tub of tallow balm at Target costs about $15 more than a tub of petroleum jelly.
—Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Other items in the canvas swag bag included a Quick Flick lip balm, Hunter candle, Love Tea gift box set and Funday sweets, the Daily Mail reported.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Tatcha just launched its lip balm this month, drawing inspiration from the Geisha tradition of melting candy on their lips to achieve a glossy finish—arguably the original lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Prices vary, but a tub of tallow balm at Target costs about $15 more than a tub of petroleum jelly.
—Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Other items in the canvas swag bag included a Quick Flick lip balm, Hunter candle, Love Tea gift box set and Funday sweets, the Daily Mail reported.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
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When in bloom, the tree is adorned with fragrant white flowers that can fill a patio with their delightful scent.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Soaps are a farmers market must-have; take the easy route by purchasing a block of craft soap, melting it down, and adding your favorite soap-safe colors and scents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Noun
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My whole house has a slight fragrance afterwards as well.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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In these fields of tuberose, jasmine, iris, geraniums, and roses, the legendary fragrance Nº 5 comes to life.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the story goes, Christopher Columbus was first drawn to the continent’s shores by the strong, cinnamon-like aroma of the sassafras tree.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 5 May. 2026.
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