as in scents
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 balms
For the summer itchiness of bug bites, poison ivy and other types of contact dermatitis, dermatologists recommend anti-itch balms such as hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion or oatmeal baths.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Not all lip balms offer the kind of long-lasting hydration this one does.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices.
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Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
One year, my dad tested 15 lip balms to find the best one—and this Jack Black one is the winner.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
This means that, in the winter, my skincare routine amounts to fighting a (losing) battle against freezing temps and dry air with an arsenal of heavy moisturizers and balms.
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Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
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Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Today, that means everything from invisible formulas and tinted sunscreens to SPF lip balms and on-the-go sticks.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Not all lip balms offer the kind of long-lasting hydration this one does.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices.
—
Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
One year, my dad tested 15 lip balms to find the best one—and this Jack Black one is the winner.
—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
This means that, in the winter, my skincare routine amounts to fighting a (losing) battle against freezing temps and dry air with an arsenal of heavy moisturizers and balms.
—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Today, that means everything from invisible formulas and tinted sunscreens to SPF lip balms and on-the-go sticks.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
Noun
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Desirable aromatherapy scents include lavender that can help decompress, marjoram that targets the nervous system and neroli for reducing stress.
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First on the docket is Fall Traditions, the 34-piece collection featuring scents like Football Season, The Perfect Autumn, Cider Lane and more across the Bath & Body Works suite of products.
Noun
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Shop the best fragrances to layer, including D&S and Durga Steamed Rainbow and Cyklar Sex Musk Roll-On Perfume Oil, from $24.
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Avoid Fragrant Products That Attract Mosquitoes Using perfumed products may attract mosquitoes, especially those with sweet or fruity fragrances.
Noun
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Instead, the category has recently evolved into something nuanced, blending new, unusual accords and creamy textures to create sophisticated, emotionally complex perfumes.
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Ahead, eight solar perfumes that smell like skin, flowers, and sand bathed in sunlight.
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The nose kicks off with a kick of Calvados, and early aromas include poached pears and apple jelly.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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