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Recent Examples of balm
The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While there, per Fashionista, Gordinier met the great-great-granddaughter of the British pharmacist who created the heritage Skinfix healing balm.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This dress is also practical, with two side pockets for keeping small items handy, like a lip balm or your room key.
—Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The collection also features a $38 pearlescent glow balm in two shades, which will be a permanent addition to the Lisa Eldridge lineup.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While there, per Fashionista, Gordinier met the great-great-granddaughter of the British pharmacist who created the heritage Skinfix healing balm.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This dress is also practical, with two side pockets for keeping small items handy, like a lip balm or your room key.
—Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The collection also features a $38 pearlescent glow balm in two shades, which will be a permanent addition to the Lisa Eldridge lineup.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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Gardena and salted amber give this shimmery body mist a rich, tropical vacation sort of scent profile.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Some homeowners claim the soap's strong scent can help discourage skunks from lingering near flower beds, garbage cans and other areas around the home.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In 2023, she was named Revlon’s global brand ambassador, marking the first time the brand had tapped an Internet talent for the role, and served as the face of the Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild fragrance launch.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The flower also remains popular among interior designers thanks to the delicate hues of its flowers and its leaves, as well as its enchanting fragrance.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Where to Eat and Drink Breakfast Follow the wafting aroma of fresh bread to Kirchhoff’s Bakery, a downtown institution since 1873.—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Woody perfumes give gourmands an unexpected depth.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Before long, fashion houses were racing to bottle their brands, creating a designer-perfume boom that continues to this day.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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