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
Pharmacy technician students practice compounding mock medications such as lip balms and creams.
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Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
As with all new skincare products and balms, always do a test patch first.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Priced at $26 each, the jelly balms are designed for on-the-go application and come in Sol de Janeiro’s signature gourmand and floral Cheirosa 62, 68 and 40 scents.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
When should makeup remover wipes be used instead of cleansing balms?
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
Cosmetics Many people like to keep cosmetics such as lip balms, hand creams, and the like accessible in their nightstand, and that includes minimalists, notes Eryn Donaldson, the founder of The Model Home.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
According to Zhang, sheer balms and blurred tints are going to be everywhere.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
My everyday product lineup includes a slew of cleansers, balms, serums, moisturizers, and eye creams to keep my face looking and feeling its best.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
From deliciously smelling balms to wrinkle-defying night creams, there should be something for every mitt below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
As with all new skincare products and balms, always do a test patch first.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Priced at $26 each, the jelly balms are designed for on-the-go application and come in Sol de Janeiro’s signature gourmand and floral Cheirosa 62, 68 and 40 scents.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
When should makeup remover wipes be used instead of cleansing balms?
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
Cosmetics Many people like to keep cosmetics such as lip balms, hand creams, and the like accessible in their nightstand, and that includes minimalists, notes Eryn Donaldson, the founder of The Model Home.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
According to Zhang, sheer balms and blurred tints are going to be everywhere.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
My everyday product lineup includes a slew of cleansers, balms, serums, moisturizers, and eye creams to keep my face looking and feeling its best.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
From deliciously smelling balms to wrinkle-defying night creams, there should be something for every mitt below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
Noun
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Small details like candles, flowers, and subtle scents can instantly elevate the mood and set the perfect tone.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For amorous moments, choose fragrances that pull you in, but don’t overpower.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the consumer beauty category, the company is investing in Rimmel and CoverGirl, while Adidas fragrances continue to expand globally.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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L’Artisan Parfumeur, which has 45 perfumes, also carries candles and bath and body products.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In other words, our favorite gourmand perfumes offer a nuanced take on the hyper-sweet scents we were obsessed with growing up.—
Pia Velasco,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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French oak is commonly used to mature Cognac and wine, but it is also used to finish American whiskey to bring particular aromas and notes of baking spice to the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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