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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 silly
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
Twenty-something tech workers stumble in and out of barcades and fans clad in Sharks jerseys stride arm-in-arm through the balmy evening air.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Order your food and soak in the atmosphere with live music and a balmy breeze.
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Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Dressing for a balmy morning commute?
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Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Cotton poplin feels so crisp and cooling on a hot day, these are going to be perfect for balmy afternoons at home this summer.
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Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Order your food and soak in the atmosphere with live music and a balmy breeze.
—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Dressing for a balmy morning commute?
—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Cotton poplin feels so crisp and cooling on a hot day, these are going to be perfect for balmy afternoons at home this summer.
—
Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
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Spain's national weather service, Aemet, issued red alerts Tuesday for temperatures of 111 degrees Fahrenheit in southern Andalusia as well as warnings of thermometers hitting 104 degrees in the normally temperate Cantabria and the Basque Country regions along its northern Atlantic coast.
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Spain’s national weather service, Aemet, issued red alerts Tuesday for temperatures of 44 C (111 F) in southern Andalusia as well as warnings of thermometers hitting 40 C (104 F) in the normally temperate Cantabria and the Basque Country regions along its northern Atlantic coast.
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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The cuticle is a barrier that protects the nail from bacteria, so a gentle push back is enough.
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When it’s done well, the audience doesn’t realize that’s what’s happening; this story is super-silly and the characters actually just got a little bit closer.
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The whole thing was undeniably silly.
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Hathaway was recently spotted enjoying a vacation in sunny Saint-Tropez, her baby bump visible beneath an array of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups, including the Anne dress from her stylist Erin Walsh’s collaboration with La Ligne.
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Hidmi worries that the algae could come back, given the favorable conditions posed by the sunny, shallow pool.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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The sight of the lumbering actor wearing track clothes and sitting cross-legged while listening to a soothing relaxation tape on headphones is priceless.
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Swipe fees and minimums make a tenth-of-a-cent charge absurd.
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Yes, Scheffler enters this week as the betting favorite, but by his absurd standards, his probability has actually dipped.
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Any outdoor space equipped with a sun shade sail offers relief from the heat, mild protection from rain and an improved aesthetic.
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Some experience mild discomfort.
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But so do bursts of color, softer fabrics and strange patterns.
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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