balms

noun

plural of balm
as in scents
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 balms Because these balms are waterless, a small fingertip amount does real work. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Leave-in conditioners, coat oils, paw balms, deodorizing mists and designer dog perfume all compete for space. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Fel Beauty launched in January with its original Kissylips tinted balms. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's best lip glosses, oils, and balms. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 From balms to low pH gel face washes and luxurious oils, anyone of these picks will give you an effective cleanse, without irritation. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 Keep reading for more cleansing balms that melt away makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and grime. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Both layering balms can be worn alone or paired with the Rare Beginnings Eau de Parfum to add depth and customize the scent. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
  1. scents
  2. fragrances
  3. perfumes
  4. aromas
Noun
  • The choreography is as important as the scents themselves, according to Austin.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After that comes the decision to add finishes like frost, shimmer or glitter, as well as scents like vanilla, pink champagne and seasonal scents like chai tea and caramel.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And then there are Cyklar’s fragrances, which are a big part of what put the brand on the map.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • InStyle rounds up eight cinnamon perfumes worth adding to your fragrance rotation this fall.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s release includes products like face masks, serums, lifting creams and perfumes, from brands like Balmain, Caudalie, Dolce & Gabbana, Sulwhasoo, Sunday Riley and Tarte, among others.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfumes
Noun
  • Our wine ages for a full year in French oak, where the wood’s precise porosity allows just the right exchange with oxygen — softening the wine, concentrating its aromas and flavours, building complexity no machine can replicate.
    — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And with aromas that run the gamut—from gourmands like Warm Vanilla Sugar to florals like Japanese Cherry Blossom—there’s bound to be a scent for everyone.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of aromas

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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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