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 Lanolips Phone Lip Balm Holder is a handy attachment your dry lips will thank you for, paired together with fun balms.
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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
As with all new skincare products and balms, always do a test patch first.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 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
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
As with all new skincare products and balms, always do a test patch first.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 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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Ahead, find simple ways to keep your home smelling fresh long after cleaning, plus tips for layering scents for a more balanced result.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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This season, what’s particularly trending are fruity scents.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here, experts share the best spring fragrances to incorporate into your home.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their fragrances are very light.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fliers will get cozy with their fellow passengers, however, so crumbs, strong perfumes and bedsharing are forbidden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The season brings natural aromas like florals and herbs that signal a new beginning.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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These pioneering chemists from IQUEMA also spearheaded other astonishing, detailed archaeological initiatives that determined the compositions of old wine and aromas of the Roman Empire and of the mortars used in the Domus of Salvius, in the present case.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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