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Recent Examples of balmy On balmy mornings in August, get up early to see this elusive planet climbing almost straight up above the point of sunrise. Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 June 2025 The National Weather Service predicts a sunny and balmy day on Saturday for Kansas City. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 The memories of the shooting on the balmy spring afternoon were not far behind. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025 After a glass of Champagne at the Sugar Pool Bar, a long balmy bath beneath a crisp night sky renewed and refreshed me. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balmy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
Adjective
  • Located on the North Island near the Manawatū River, Palmerston (Palmy, colloquially) is representative of many cities around the world, with a largely temperate climate and a population of around 91,000 residents.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
  • Today, these ants primarily live in undisturbed and temperate eastern North American forests.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The sunrise alarm clock gradually brightens your room with a simulated sunrise for a gentle wake-up.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • Rich and influential adults enjoyed Lear’s company, but Lear himself preferred making mischief for children, telling absurd stories and drawing impossible creatures.
    Caroline Carlson June 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
  • Traditionally, a show truck of this caliber would be fitted with an absurd array of chrome lightbars, air horns and blingy accessories but that would be counterintuitive to the vehicle’s mission.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Leo moon enhances an outspoken and sunny disposition until someone challenges your expression.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • Historically, sunglasses have had an intricate relationship to colder climates as opposed to the sunnier side of the sidewalk.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
  • For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • One of Netflix’s big movie plays for July is the sequel to its very silly but very fun action fantasy film The Old Guard.
    Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
  • None of that, however, excuses the silly and juvenile behavior of the Assembly’s majority Democrats last week when the chamber took up a resolution commemorating Pride month.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • After the Animal Kingdom star shaved his head for another role, Williamson had a mild freakout.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 29 June 2025
  • Their grass-like hollow leaves have a mild onion flavor and are common in salads and dips.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • These attempts to reshape the narrative around China’s actions go way beyond cultural soft power.
    Isabelle Mayault, The Dial, 8 July 2025
  • For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include 3.9-inch foam cushions wrapped in soft cotton.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025

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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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