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 Original price: $21 This trending cleansing balm from Korean brand Banila Co at Walmart is a one-and-done to melt away makeup, dirt and oil without stripping your skin. Jené Luciani Sena 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, 24 June 2025 Advertisement Read More: Why So Many Dogs Have Allergies Now Doggy sunscreen comes in balms, lotions, and sprays, and the American Kennel Club advises applying it 20 minutes before your dog goes out. Angela Haupt, Time, 23 June 2025 This season is all about light-catching balms, pearlescent creams, and tone-matching highlighters that melt into the skin. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025 Bonus: Pockets to stash your lip balm, passport, or boarding pass mid-transit. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for balm
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Noun
  • Whether you’re drawn to the floral notes of Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum or prefer something more woodsy and masculine like Ralph Lauren's Ralph’s Club, now is the ideal time to stock up on a new signature scent, grab travel-sized sprays for TSA, or pick up gifts for friends and family.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2025
  • This particular flavor pulls inspiration from peach iced tea for a fruity, sweet scent.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • In the continued spirit of collaboration, an exclusive fragrance was created for the show by Symrise Fine Fragrance perfumers, a partner of the Istituto Marangoni Paris for the Bachelor and Master of Fragrances and Cosmetics Management and Fragrances and Cosmetics Brand Management and Licensing.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
  • Open since 2001, the company makes approximately 35 different fragrances, including seasonal soaps.
    Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
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  • The citrus notes are powerful and sharp; Joseph tasted calamansi and lemon zest, Kelsey tasted zingy lime, editorial operations manager Kate Kassin mentioned aromas of orange peel.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
  • Hand-selected by Distiller David Bock, this latest release was aged a minimum of ten years and boasts the rich aromas of leather, plums, and a hint of apple.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
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  • Four years after its creation, Skylar aimed to beat its perfume mecca competitors through innovation.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
  • This space is central to the creation of Maison Psyché, a perfume house inspired by Rémy Martin’s centuries of oak-aging expertise.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 July 2025

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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