balms

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 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 The balms are available now on ColourPop’s website. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 The drawers are ideal for holding creams, moisturizers, and balms, while the middle tier is designed with smaller products—like blush, 1-ounce serums, foundation, and eye shadow in mind. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025 Fragrance sprays and lip balms are also okay for younger folks. Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 These nourishing balms practically melt away makeup, oil, and dirt, leaving you with refreshed clean skin. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Still, there's actually a significant difference between oils and balms that goes beyond texture. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025 The outlet noted that the initial product range will include 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eye palettes. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025 To be sure, the initial product volley — 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eye palettes — would be enough to fill a small trunk, the most emblematic product of the French luxury giant, which was established in 1854. Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
Noun
  • For this reason, Daniel recommends opting for wipes that don’t contain alcohol, dyes or fragrances.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Infinity formulation is pH-optimized, and free of additives, oil, fragrances, and flavors.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • Because butter’s subtle flavor can readily take on strong aromas, store butter away from pungent foods, such as onions, citrus, or herbs.
    Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc from regions like California, South Africa, and parts of Australia feature aromas of ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango, along with peach and melon.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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