as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance

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Recent Examples of balm In went sunglasses, a bikini, a bucket hat, a portable charger, a digital camera, AirPods, a hair clip, lip balm, SPF, hand sanitizer, a card wallet, an asthma puffer, an EpiPen, and my current crochet project, complete with yarn and a hook. Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025 Each balm is priced at $10 and formulated with peptides to soften lips and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 Fragrance sprays and lip balms are also okay for younger folks. Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 To hydrate the skin of his body, Momoa counts on Triumph & Disaster’s restorative body balm. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balm
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Noun
  • Both scents are available in body sprays and aluminum-free deodorant sticks, joining AXE’s existing lineup of fan favorites like Blue Lavender and Black Vanilla.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While many versions of the aroma exist, feeding the line with new facets helps Mugler continue to tell the story.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.
    Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer-creator, likened music and perfume.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Fundamental Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, $25 at Total Wines Finding a California cabernet that preserves the variety’s classic tension, perfume and peppery freshness at an accessible price is rare.
    Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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