How to Use balm in a Sentence
balm
noun
- Art can be a balm to the soul.
- She shows that laughter is a balm for difficult times.
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This set comes with a lip balm for every day of the week.
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Ysolt Usigan,
Woman's Day,
23 Nov. 2022
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Both are, instead, about the balm of nature on the wounds of war.
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John Anderson,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2022
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Our love had always been a balm for the ways we’d been forced to shrink over the years.
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Lane Scott Jones,
Longreads,
25 June 2024
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This is more of a matte lip balm rather than a glossy one.
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Tim Chan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Aug. 2023
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The water had been balm, the wetsuit had warmed it, and the ocean had circled me, and me alone.
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Mylène Dressler,
Longreads,
11 Apr. 2023
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First, use the small spatula provided to scoop the balm out of the jar.
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Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
14 Nov. 2023
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Alas, last week’s game between Lille and Chelsea was far from a balm.
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Alex Shephard,
The New Republic,
25 Feb. 2022
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The country is tasked with putting balm on the wounds left behind by the massacre.
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Washington Post,
1 June 2021
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Multi balms were one of the biggest trends to come out of South Korea in 2022.
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Sarah Han,
Allure,
12 Oct. 2023
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Her film doesn’t aim to be a guide, a balm or an ode to forgiveness.
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Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 May 2024
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And its now-$11 glowy balm is a great way to see what all of the hype is about without spending a ton.
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Jessica Leigh Mattern,
PEOPLE.com,
13 July 2022
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Think of it as a smile-enhancer and lip balm rolled into one.
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
5 Dec. 2024
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Now that the writing was on the wall, the pastoral quality of the Williams-cast was like a balm to my ears.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2024
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In the cooling shade of the Gobi tent, the music felt like a balm for the noise and hubbub of the weekend to come.
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Suzy Exposito,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2022
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The clink of ice in a glass, the clatter of a good shake, the smooth stream of a measured pour — the sounds of cocktail hour can be a balm.
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Rebekah Peppler,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2021
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The balm has a beautiful tint but won’t feel heavy or cakey on your lips.
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Hyphensocial Contributors,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2024
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Give the viral Kahi balm a whirl or Thank You Farmer's for a dose of hydration on the go.
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Sarah Han,
Allure,
12 Oct. 2023
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Selfishly for us, the sound of their laughter was a balm.
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Washington Post,
4 June 2021
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The cost of hoodoo’s balm, though, is a direct confrontation with loss.
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Imani Perry,
New York Times,
13 Oct. 2023
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Its promise of a new life proved balm for trying times.
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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It’s the antidote, the balm, to the daily grind to be seen, heard, and respected.
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Rita Omokha,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2022
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Open the faux shearling clutch to find the brand’s night serum, lip balm, cleanser, face mask, face cream and calming serum.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Nov. 2021
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This lightweight balm is your key to soft, smooth, and fuller looking lips.
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Daisy Maldonado,
SELF,
16 June 2022
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As of today, the beloved balm is back — and better than ever.
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Karina Hoshikawa,
refinery29.com,
2 June 2021
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Spending time in the outdoors was always a balm for him, though.
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Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
26 June 2022
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Vermont was a balm, a place where no one knew our secrets.
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The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2022
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Perfect for on-the-go touchups, this balm works like a solid serum, offering sheer, non-cakey, second-skin coverage with all the nourishment.
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Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2025
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The free, all-ages event will include over a dozen local makers, featuring items including handcrafted soaps and balms, chocolate treats, tarot readings, original artwork and more.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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