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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for balmy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
Adjective
  • Box tree moths are native to temperate and subtropical climates in Asia and were first reported in Ohio in June 2023.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Tokyo has always been a major tourist destination, particularly in late March through early April, when billowy cherry blossoms take center stage and temperate weather is the norm.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a gentle fractional laser treatment that works by creating micro zones of heat in the skin, benefiting the complexion while boosting elasticity.
    Samantha Mims, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Even its most mean-spirited plotline, in which a married couple assemble a fake theater production to humiliate their ex-neighbor whose noisiness prompted them to move, is presented as more of a gentle exercise in silliness than anything truly vindictive.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • This aspect will always cast her apart, even today, in the sense that a woman’s naked body is still perceived by audiences as something that stands out for some absurd reason, unfortunately.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Their vote to shut down the government is absurd.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The job only got heavier on this hot and sunny Sunday, when the home team was booed off the field at halftime by the sections of MetLife that weren’t filled with Cowboys fans.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Expect a high of 85 degrees, mostly sunny and very warm.
    Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
    Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Count Dracula remains a fixture in the horror genre, having been featured in movies that range from scary and sexy to silly and satirical.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Anderson’s synthesis of all of these themes, motifs, and silly gags into One Battle After Another, which saw Anderson’s biggest movie opening ever last month, shows how Pynchon’s ideas have not only aged well but are more visible and relevant.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Chipotle and adobo give it a gentle heat and depth, while the green chiles add a mild tang.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • When to Visit Spring and fall are Capitol Reef’s prime travel times, with milder temperatures and less monsoon risk.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Take the front row, for example, where Russell was fitted with medium tires and Verstappen was on soft tires.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • These unique washcloths only need water to remove makeup like foundation, concealer, and blush, and are soft and gentle enough to wipe away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow around the delicate eye area.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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