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
Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices.
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Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
One year, my dad tested 15 lip balms to find the best one—and this Jack Black one is the winner.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Gloss stains, balms and more are available.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
This means that, in the winter, my skincare routine amounts to fighting a (losing) battle against freezing temps and dry air with an arsenal of heavy moisturizers and balms.
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Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
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Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Today, that means everything from invisible formulas and tinted sunscreens to SPF lip balms and on-the-go sticks.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
To complete your routine, check out more makeup that doubles as skincare below, like Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin foundation from the same collection, tinted lip balms with SPF, hydrating under-eye brighteners, and more.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
One year, my dad tested 15 lip balms to find the best one—and this Jack Black one is the winner.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Gloss stains, balms and more are available.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
This means that, in the winter, my skincare routine amounts to fighting a (losing) battle against freezing temps and dry air with an arsenal of heavy moisturizers and balms.
—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Today, that means everything from invisible formulas and tinted sunscreens to SPF lip balms and on-the-go sticks.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
To complete your routine, check out more makeup that doubles as skincare below, like Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin foundation from the same collection, tinted lip balms with SPF, hydrating under-eye brighteners, and more.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
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Inspired by the cultural legacy of Harlem, this fragrance house creates scents that celebrate artistry, history, and Black excellence.
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House ants trail scents across the home to alert their colony.
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Maison Chémin Founded by November Nichols, Maison Chémin crafts luxury fragrances inspired by travel, memory, and personal journeys.
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Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
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Merchandise including counterfeit perfumes, Rolex watches, knockoff Knicks apparel, sunglasses, electronics and Labubus were seized, in addition to $145,000 in cash, police said.
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Those compounds are naturally present in sweat or urine, and some pheromone perfumes also blend in essential oils to round out the scent.
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This delightful 100 percent Garnacha wine has aromas of vanilla, oak, caramel, red plum, and raspberry with soft, supporting tannins and flavors of blackberry, plum, and cassis.
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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