as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted
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Recent Examples of salve
Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Part of what can be confounding about grief is that what salves one person does the opposite for another.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The postseason emergence of Roki Sasaki has been a godsend for Roberts, who might still be putting salve on the burn marks from his previous calls to the bullpen.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Decades later, Reagan, a Republican, offered neoliberalism to salve the stagflation of the 1970s.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Part of what can be confounding about grief is that what salves one person does the opposite for another.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
But, given the gentle, spatial, simultaneously simple and layered productions on the three albums, one does experience the music as a sort of nervous system salve in a noisy world.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The postseason emergence of Roki Sasaki has been a godsend for Roberts, who might still be putting salve on the burn marks from his previous calls to the bullpen.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My skin immediately felt hydrated and moisturized, but that’s all thanks to the multi-lipid complex formulated in the balm, which reinforces the skin barrier and coconut seed butter that locks in moisture.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cosmetics These adorable lip balm duos clock in at just $9 for two full sizes, and come in a variety of delicious flavors ranging from fruity (Mango & Watermelon) to festive (think Peppermint Mocha vibes).—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Your Skin Might Actually Improve There’s no cure-all cream or powder to reverse the hands of time, but strength training might also carry skin benefits.—
Julia Sullivan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Replace the cow’s milk with coconut milk or coconut cream in the cake batter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If a lip mask isn't available, 100% petroleum jelly or a healing ointment with hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be used to lock in moisture.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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These 300-count sheets come in 19 different colors, and their smooth, luxurious texture will lull you right to sleep.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
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Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Keep your skin hydrated this winter with Sol de Janeiro’s Body Badalada lotion, and check out more of the brand’s best-selling products below.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Follow up by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized daily, using lightweight, fragrance-free lotion or oil immediately after showering on damp skin.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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