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
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
The Lanolips Phone Lip Balm Holder is a handy attachment your dry lips will thank you for, paired together with fun balms.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 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
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ceramide‑rich hand creams and protective lip balms can help reinforce the skin barrier and prevent dehydration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Creams and balms melt into skin without tugging, while newer powder formulas are silky enough to avoid that chalky, flat look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Shiny and minty, these balms provide a gloss-like effect while protecting your lips from the sun’s harmful rays.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lanolips Phone Lip Balm Holder is a handy attachment your dry lips will thank you for, paired together with fun balms.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 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
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ceramide‑rich hand creams and protective lip balms can help reinforce the skin barrier and prevent dehydration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Creams and balms melt into skin without tugging, while newer powder formulas are silky enough to avoid that chalky, flat look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Shiny and minty, these balms provide a gloss-like effect while protecting your lips from the sun’s harmful rays.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
Noun
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Over the years, Malone has worked extensively with Zara, creating a range of fragrances at different price points that sell alongside the retailer’s in-house scents.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Choose a Seasonal Scent Candles, diffusers, and room sprays can help set the scene with scents that feel both fresh and of-the-moment.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, Malone has worked extensively with Zara, creating a range of fragrances at different price points that sell alongside the retailer’s in-house scents.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The World Peace Rose Garden, established in 2003, holds more than 650 roses with more than 153 varying colors and fragrances, and is a part of the International World Peace Rose Gardens organization.—
Kat Tran
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Creating fragrances today People don't realize what goes into developing perfumes, according to Blanc.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Strong floral perfumes and deodorants also attract mosquitoes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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By preparing traditional Slovenian dishes, my mother filled our home with delicious aromas but also connected Barron to his heritage.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Try clean citrus scents like lemon and bergamot, or something a bit more herbaceous like rosemary or basil, to complement kitchen aromas.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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