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
From Monday, the space will house a new beauty studio stocking the full Violette_FR range, offering bestsellers such as the Bisou balms and blush and co-creations such as Liberty-print sleepwear and The Founder’s Kit, a selection of Serrat’s beauty picks from the store.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Menthol, for example, has a tingly, cooling effect on lips and is often used in lip balms for that very feature.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
Unlike thick cleansing balms, this oil treats skin with a silky featherlight touch.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
The Buzz and Bloom Market includes floral arrangements from Little House of Flowers; candles, soaps and balms from Savage Bee-ches; honey tastings by Encinitas Honey; and beer pourings by Pure Project Brewing.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Those Danessa Myricks blurring balms that offer a flawless complexion finish and luminous blush in all the right shades?
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
With a line of refillable lipsticks, lip balms and eyeshadow palettes, the move signals Louis Vuitton’s attempt to reach a broader customer base, presenting an opportunity for new customers to become part of the unique Louis Vuitton world at a more affordable entry price.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The designer brand is launching La Beauté Louis Vuitton on August 29, a makeup line featuring lipsticks, tinted balms and eyeshadow palettes, created in partnership with legendary makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Like the lipsticks, the balms are also gently scented with a subtle raspberry-mint fragrance, and are easily refillable.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Menthol, for example, has a tingly, cooling effect on lips and is often used in lip balms for that very feature.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
Unlike thick cleansing balms, this oil treats skin with a silky featherlight touch.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
The Buzz and Bloom Market includes floral arrangements from Little House of Flowers; candles, soaps and balms from Savage Bee-ches; honey tastings by Encinitas Honey; and beer pourings by Pure Project Brewing.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Those Danessa Myricks blurring balms that offer a flawless complexion finish and luminous blush in all the right shades?
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
With a line of refillable lipsticks, lip balms and eyeshadow palettes, the move signals Louis Vuitton’s attempt to reach a broader customer base, presenting an opportunity for new customers to become part of the unique Louis Vuitton world at a more affordable entry price.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The designer brand is launching La Beauté Louis Vuitton on August 29, a makeup line featuring lipsticks, tinted balms and eyeshadow palettes, created in partnership with legendary makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Like the lipsticks, the balms are also gently scented with a subtle raspberry-mint fragrance, and are easily refillable.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
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This buttery balm started with a single Vanilla flavor and has since expanded to 10 shades and scents, including cozy Brown Sugar, juicy Cherry, and shimmery Birthday Cake.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Fairmont Mayakoba’s spa, rest and re-energize with the textures, colors, and scents of ancient Mayan culture.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, almost 3 billion euros’ worth of products were exported to the country, half of which were fragrances.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Designed for long-lasting freshness and swagger, these fragrances reflect Lynch’s personal favorites and his larger-than-life approach to life and self-care.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, the product offering grew over the years to include several licenses, ranging from jeans and perfumes to home — the latter called Valentino Più.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your family will come home to delicious aromas wafting through the house from this classic slow-cooker Mississippi Pot Roast.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tea lovers will love indulging in the flavors and aromas of these 24 black, green, oolong, white, and herbal teas from Vahdam Tea.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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