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Recent Examples of balm
Include an eye mask, earplugs, sanitizing wipes, medication, a toothbrush, lip balm, and tissues to start.
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Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The dangerous joy, the glee and courage, the humor in the face of fate, the wild ramble of a life driven towards the artistic heavens and the daily balm of self obliteration.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite its smaller stature, this crossbody bag features three helpful compartments inside for organizing your phone, wallet, lip balm, sunscreen, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
For Silberman, for whom a major part of business is being on social media, the analog quality of the game, the ritual of it, the be-here-now nature, is a balm.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The dangerous joy, the glee and courage, the humor in the face of fate, the wild ramble of a life driven towards the artistic heavens and the daily balm of self obliteration.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite its smaller stature, this crossbody bag features three helpful compartments inside for organizing your phone, wallet, lip balm, sunscreen, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
For Silberman, for whom a major part of business is being on social media, the analog quality of the game, the ritual of it, the be-here-now nature, is a balm.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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Fresh mint adds both beauty and scent as the greenery.—
James T. Farmer,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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And there was a unique scent in the room that I was told was rooted in agave.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Think a long-lasting foundation formulated with premium skin care, a fragrance with ultrarare notes, or a lipstick that doubles as a high-end accessory.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Toasting it briefly in butter helps release its fragrance.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 is a blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon and offers aromas of cherry, brown baking spices, crushed violet petals, and black plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Earlier this year, a designer client purchased some fine and rare textiles and perfumes during an extensive trip to Italy that were unable to be shipped by the seller.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, solid perfumes are enjoying a quiet resurgence.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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