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 It’s made with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, and it can even be paired with your favorite lip balm or gloss — without staining the applicator — for an extra boost of moisture. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 Double-cleanse with Aprilskin cleansing balm, Eminence daily exfoliating cleanser, Thayer’s toner, Glow Recipe blackberry retinol, and Farmacy honey halo moisturizer. R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025 The Buzz and Bloom Market includes floral arrangements from Little House of Flowers; candles, soaps and balms from Savage Bee-ches; honey tastings by Encinitas Honey; and beer pourings by Pure Project Brewing. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025 This show is a wild, wacky balm, so zero antacids. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balm
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Noun
  • Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While prolonged exposure to Castile soap (think jobs that require your hands to be submerged in Castile soap formulas for an extended period of time) can cause skin irritation and dryness, the gentle, fragrance-free formula typically doesn’t cause irritation when used properly.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.
    Caitlyn Martyn 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, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Focus on the aroma, colors, and textures of the food on your plate.
    Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Later, Swift cements her love with a reference to Taylor's perfume, White Diamonds.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The business focuses on natural beekeeping practices and manufactures products made with beeswax and honey such as lip balm, beard oil, candles, solid perfume, lotions, paw balm for dogs and cotton candy as well as a wide variety of raw honey.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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