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Recent Examples of balm
Even my curtain bangs—which are constantly under heat—look smoother and retain bouncy volume after using the OUAI balm.
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The unusual event allows competitors to briefly return to their childhoods, and enjoy doing things they aren’t normally allowed to, said Tahara – a balm for Japan’s grueling work culture.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The journal includes reviews of specific products like Hard Candy eyeshadow marker and Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss lip balm.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The unusual event allows competitors to briefly return to their childhoods, and enjoy doing things they aren’t normally allowed to, said Tahara – a balm for Japan’s grueling work culture.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The journal includes reviews of specific products like Hard Candy eyeshadow marker and Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss lip balm.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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Strong-smelling companion plants mask the scent of crops so pests cannot find them.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Throw out those old sponges and try out a new scent (like a fresh lemon or floral) to make your home smell brand new.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now, the retailer's area has better signage and is situated with the rest of the beauty products and fragrances, leading sales to jump 40% between 2023 and 2024 at NEX Oceana.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The syringa is nicknamed mock orange because the sweet fragrance of its white flowers are similar to the scent of orange blossoms.—
Bruce Whiting,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The flavors and aromas of almond extract resemble marzipan more than raw nuts.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Channel catfish rely on scent, and they are attracted to salty, sweet, and pungent aromas.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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If perfumes that smell like beachy days, warm sun, and vanilla ice cream are up your alley, Sunlit Vanilla Eau de Parfum is available at Sephora for $30.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The sweet story Chocolate perfumes the air around Calle Fortaleza and Calle San José in Old San Juan as Blessie Casul prepares mocha coffee after mocha coffee out of her popular chocolaterie, Ferangi Chocolat.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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