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 From balms to low pH gel face washes and luxurious oils, anyone of these picks will give you an effective cleanse, without irritation. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 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 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
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Noun
  • Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work.
    Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Known for universally appealing fragrances and timeless, minimalist design, NEST home scents complement any style or decor -- perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In late summer, Gap launched a new suite of perfumes modelled off the brand’s beloved fragrances of the nineteen-nineties—Grass, Heaven, Dream, and Om—in no small part to appeal to wistful elder millennials who miss spritzing themselves at the mall.
    Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • All product categories are represented across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, accessories, eyewear and fragrances, alongside select home and travel pieces.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • From these chemical receptors, butterflies are really good at detecting perfumes on the wind.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • One of five new Loewe perfumes landing in September, Field Diary taps citrusy notes such as green mandarin and blood orange, paired with lychee, orange blossom and musk.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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