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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
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.
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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
With sheer coverage and a satiny finish, the glossy, balmy classic glides easily onto mature lips with a lightweight feel.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 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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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
With sheer coverage and a satiny finish, the glossy, balmy classic glides easily onto mature lips with a lightweight feel.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 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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The marine creatures — named for French naturalist Antoine Risso — are found throughout tropical and temperate regions of the Earth’s oceans, particularly near continental shelves, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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In temperate areas, the feeder should be cleaned at least twice a week for the entire hummingbird season.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The rest of the movie goes on to explain how, and a bit why, such a seemingly gentle woman could do such an absolutely awful thing.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Household glass cleaners like Windex are formulated to be more gentle on your windows and other glass surfaces.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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These charges are absurd and unjust.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The content is absurd, borderline uncomfortable and consistently viral.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Weather Channel says warm, sunny days are ideal for stunning fall colors, but only if they are followed by cool nights.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Autumn brings a fresh flush of flowers to carpet the ground in cool blues and purples, sunny yellow, and warm rose to red hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rana forces herself to create a soothing, familial tone.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Office fans might find this generic workplace comedy soothing.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many kids find repeating these phrases satisfying, or silly, or just plain fun to say, Estevez says.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 Sep. 2025
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There are no silly games being played.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The casualties included six people who were in serious condition and three who were in mild condition, the MDA said.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spring brings wildflowers and mild weather, while summer entails long days best spent out on the water or hiking trails.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Traditional shades of red and green remain present, but they’re joined by bubble gum pink and soft blue for a more eclectic palette.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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