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 Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 Skin tints, blurring balms, four kinds of lip liner—amid an increasing bevy of products to choose between, choice paralysis begs the question of what a makeup routine actually requires. Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Keep reading for more cleansing balms that melt away makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and grime. Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Both layering balms can be worn alone or paired with the Rare Beginnings Eau de Parfum to add depth and customize the scent. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 The extra hair ties, lotion bottles, lip balms, and stack of books can be pared down, as can any chargers, medications, and other items that don’t belong. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 Not all lip balms offer the kind of long-lasting hydration this one does. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices. Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 One year, my dad tested 15 lip balms to find the best one—and this Jack Black one is the winner. Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
Noun
  • In the same vein, the actress has been attracted to the world of scents.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The team also observed fewer responses to urine odors the test cats had previously sniffed after a few months, suggesting that cats have a long-term memory for urine scents.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Earlier at Macy’s, Gonzalez held divisional merchandise manager roles in fragrances, women’s shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and intimate apparel.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Spate Popularity Index, gourmand fragrances saw an 85% year-over-year increase in popularity in 2026.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Use a basic dish soap that doesn’t include extra lotions and perfumes.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Jain listed a few Canadian products sold directly to consumers that will likely experience price increases, including alcohol, candles, perfumes, clothing, jewelry and some food products.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Straw colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of white flowers, green apple, honeydew melon, and lemon.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Cantina della Volta BrutRosso ($9 a glass) is a bold ruby red in the glass, with aromas of raspberry and strawberry.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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