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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a balmy spring day
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a pleasant, balmy breeze was all that stirred the wildflowers growing near the shore
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as in absurd
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
the balmy notion that the IRS wouldn't collect taxes on his lottery winnings
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Recent Examples of balmy
But the issue at hand on this balmy August afternoon at the headquarters of SOWEGA Rising isn’t the typical topic for civil rights organizers.
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Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
The front tie gives it a summery feel, which is perfect for those slightly balmy late September days when the Mediterranean is at its finest.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
August is the best time of the year to take a dip in Lake Michigan, when its waters hover in the balmy upper 60s.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Even if nothing of particular import has taken its place, the result is balmy and digestible.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
The front tie gives it a summery feel, which is perfect for those slightly balmy late September days when the Mediterranean is at its finest.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
August is the best time of the year to take a dip in Lake Michigan, when its waters hover in the balmy upper 60s.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Even if nothing of particular import has taken its place, the result is balmy and digestible.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
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Yes, holiday cactus thrives outside during summer in temperate conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Winter is also a good time to plant bare-root trees and hardy shrubs in temperate climates.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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One day, the hotel arranged for a gentle hike along the Ship Harbor Trail that would lead us past a tranquil cove, mudflats, and a spruce forest.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Use gentle cleaners instead of harsh or acidic ones that can erode the resin binder.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film’s ever-so-slightly absurd sincerity is nothing if not brazen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Conceptions of world geography at the time were faulty to an almost absurd extent, Bergreen said.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Partly sunny, with a high near 59.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Oct. 2025
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The weather is expected to be mostly sunny, becoming partly cloudy, with a high near 56 and a low around 40.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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Everyday Dal The warming, soothing and downright healing effects of dal are well known throughout South Asia and its diaspora.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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The formula itself is quite gentle—hyaluronic acid, glycerin, vitamin B5, and the label’s prebiotic thermal water come together for a versatile serum apt at hydrating, soothing, and strengthening the skin barrier.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Go through a corn maze, sip on apple cider, and take silly pictures with the cardboard cutouts.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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This separation keeps parents' Discover Weekly and Wrapped playlists clean from unexpected surprises like a sudden obsession with gaming soundtracks or silly meme songs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Finish the job by wiping down the fan blades with a damp cloth and a little mild soap.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Medical experts say mild discrepancies between CGMs and fingerstick tests are normal, but large ones can be dangerous.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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