balm

noun

ˈbä(l)m How to pronounce balm (audio)
Definition of balmnext
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 Much like the brand’s name suggests, the cream-balm foundation melts into the skin and provides an undetectable finish. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Lemon balm, which aids sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 There’s more of Zendaya’s ethereal glam to explore below, including a lip balm that adapts to your lips’ pH and an undereye cream that tightens and brightens. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The extra hair ties, lotion bottles, lip balms, and stack of books can be pared down, as can any chargers, medications, and other items that don’t belong. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for balm
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  1. scent
  2. fragrance
  3. aroma
  4. perfume
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  • Later, the hotel turns this scent into a candle and includes a card with the ingredients and the date it was made.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Maury says the thoughtful touches are world-class, including a series of essential oils and a recipe book left in every room to create your own bespoke scent to use in shower gels and body lotions.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of scent
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  • Investigators also seized boxes that had been resealed and were ready to ship, packages containing modeling clay instead of fragrance products, additional modeling clay, a heat gun, glue and packaging materials, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • The slightly musky, your-skin-but-better fragrance oozes an expensive, sophisticated air.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of fragrance
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  • Next is Panthea Parker, a woman whose last name follows her first name like aroma follows a cup of coffee.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Japanese Sansho pepper brings a vibrant citrus aroma, combined with a somehow-mild, tingling heat that leaves a temporary numbing sensation on the tongue.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of aroma
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  • Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
  • Everywhere, bottles of Coco Chanel perfume tipped over, choosing death by dehydration.
    — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of perfume

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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