salves 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of salve
as in soothes
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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salves

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noun

plural of salve
as in ointments

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salves
  1. soothes
  2. ointments
  3. calms
  4. creams
  5. lulls
  6. lotions
  7. composes
  8. balms
Verb
  • Wear it alone or over makeup as the mineral powder blurs imperfections and soothes the skin with a skin-loving formula.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothes
Noun
  • Eye gels or ointments can provide longer-lasting moisture, especially at night.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Over-the-counter creams, ointments or suppositories can soothe itching and swelling overnight.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of ointments
Verb
  • The brand beautifully formulates it with TECA, a highly concentrated form of centella asiatica that calms inflammation.
    — Rosa Jisoo Pyo, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The mask has a hydrogel texture that calms and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of calms
Noun
  • Soft blues and creams mirror the sea and sand visible through sliding glass doors, while natural wood finishes ground the spaces in their island setting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • These help distinguish the formula from other creams making similar promises.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of creams
Verb
  • Surfaces glow with darting light, the beehive smoke and silhouettes and flickering neon lulls the viewer to a state conducive to such pondering.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In case of emergency, there’s a lyre on the nightstand that lulls him asleep.
    — Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of lulls
Noun
  • Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of lotions
Verb
  • The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    — Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of composes
Noun
  • Unlike balms that leave behind a greasy film or visible buildup, Zvyk’s lip mask delivers a dewy, glass-like finish that’s comfortable enough to wear day or night.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Because these balms are waterless, a small fingertip amount does real work.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of balms
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“Salves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salves. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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