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
Creams and balms melt into skin without tugging, while newer powder formulas are silky enough to avoid that chalky, flat look.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
In cases like these, more fun lip balms just don’t cut it, whereas this 100% natural ointment instantly heals and replenishes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 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, 20 Feb. 2026
Pharmacy technician students practice compounding mock medications such as lip balms and creams.
—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
However, cleansing balms and makeup remover wipes are still the most competitive of the bunch.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
In cases like these, more fun lip balms just don’t cut it, whereas this 100% natural ointment instantly heals and replenishes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 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, 20 Feb. 2026
Pharmacy technician students practice compounding mock medications such as lip balms and creams.
—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
However, cleansing balms and makeup remover wipes are still the most competitive of the bunch.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
Noun
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As a bonus, the fragrance of these hand-sanitizing mists is great, with scents like watermelon, mint, and lemon-lime.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some compare sniffing isopropanol with a saline or water placebo, others with different aromatherapy scents such as peppermint or lavender, and others with conventional antiemetics.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Rousell recommends a more subtle approach, like an essential oil diffuser that uses natural fragrances believed to boost focus and mood, such as lavender, citrus, and rosemary.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Henry Rose does fragrances that are fresh and light, but still memorable, so well.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scroll to discover the best new perfumes of 2026, to date—there’s seven and counting, but we’re only just getting started.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The world of fragrance has been making a major comeback in the past couple years, with people shopping for their own individualized scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes in earnest.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cold temperatures dull flavors and aromas—meaning your drink just won't be as full-flavored as one poured at room temperature or served over ice.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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