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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
Beneath blue skies and the beating sun, the temperature gauge at Oracle Park read 80 degrees at first pitch Saturday afternoon, the balmiest conditions for a baseball game on the shores of McCovey Cove in more than four years.
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Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
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
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Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
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
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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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Crafted from 100% cotton, the fabric delivers the soft stretch and cozy feel of your favorite T-shirt while being gentle on the skin.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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For this reason, tweens tend to prefer gifts that are popular or trending, like the viral Sol de Janeiro perfume or a starter skincare routine made with gentle ingredients that won’t stress out their young skin.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the picture, Diplo makes a silly face while Trudeau stares straight into the camera.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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This fourth installment finds plenty to mine from Jigsaw and his diabolical traps — and yes, that silly tricycle-riding clown gets some screen time.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The weekend is expected to mostly sunny to sunny, with highs in the mid-60s on Saturday and the 50s on Sunday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Partly sunny, with a high near 63.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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What results is a soothing outdoor space that stays beautiful from season to season.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The accusation felt absurd, like calling a chihuahua a wolf.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the film, which Woo wrote and directed, Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and her little brother Elliot (Elias Janssen) journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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This is a true Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny summers and mild winters.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The main side effects are mild, like upset stomach or insomnia, but the NCCIH cautions that the supplement can interfere with certain medications, including blood thinners and insulin.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the latter, Ladd played Flo, a candid and cutting waitress who shows her softer side while befriending Ellen Brustyn’s Alice.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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