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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a balmy spring day
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a pleasant, balmy breeze was all that stirred the wildflowers growing near the shore
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as in absurd
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
the balmy notion that the IRS wouldn't collect taxes on his lottery winnings
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Recent Examples of balmy
More than 17,500 fans came out on a balmy 107-degree day in the desert to see what all the fuss was about.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The perfect alternative to blue denim in balmy temps, these look great with a cropped tank and sandals while traveling by train throughout Provence or island-hopping in Greece via ferry.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
July is here and with it more balmy summer days and 31 brand new Wordles to solve.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Today, the brand is introducing Nude Honey, a sheer, balmy lip color that channels the same effortless appeal as its cult-classic predecessor.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The perfect alternative to blue denim in balmy temps, these look great with a cropped tank and sandals while traveling by train throughout Provence or island-hopping in Greece via ferry.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
July is here and with it more balmy summer days and 31 brand new Wordles to solve.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Today, the brand is introducing Nude Honey, a sheer, balmy lip color that channels the same effortless appeal as its cult-classic predecessor.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
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Those individuals experienced up to an 8 percent additional drop in kidney function each year compared with those living in temperate climates.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
29 July 2025
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The list includes places like Malta, a five-island nation with terrific beaches, a temperate climate and low crime, and Belize, the only Central American country with English as its official language.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Her videos captured the simple beauty of her grandparents’ life: morning coffee, gardening rituals, gentle kisses hello and goodbye — and always, the art.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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At once absurd and unsettling, The Happening is a daring tonal experiment about humanity’s gentle extinction.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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From the vantage point of 2025, this appears as absurd as suggesting that women’s soccer matches should be 70 minutes instead of 90, the same as in the men’s game.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The French super powerhouse has taken teams part since winning the UEFA Champions League crown on May 24, outscoring its foes by an absurd 21-1 margin.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Featuring the songs and sweetly shaky voice of Peter Gill, 2nd Grade has the same sunny day, lonely room wistfulness and childlike innocence of classic Beach Boys songs with a twee edge.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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The balmy, breezy temps stay consistent and (mostly) sunny all month, usually in the mid-70s.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lavender’s movement in the breeze and soothing scent add more sensory layers to the space.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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This nursery is soothing and peaceful, yet offers plenty of room to create, imagine, and explore through play.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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There were no costumes, no silly dances or hit parodies.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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That may sound silly to some, Foster said, but the work done by the Environmental Protection Agency in placing bands on birds and following the migration of bees informs officials about the impact of projects on the environment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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Children can suffer side effects from common shots like the MMR vaccine, ranging from mild symptoms like a rash or fever to rare fatal complications.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Aug. 2025
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This usually involves hormesis—a mild ordeal, such as exercise, fasting, or cold plunges, that can shock cellular pathways into better health.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The song now holds deeper meaning for her parents and little brother, Luca. Swifties around the world rallied to send Lily friendship bracelets — enough to fill seven pool noodles — along with cards, bedazzled mementos and soft cardigans.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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Each room of the historic guest house was transformed into a different Chanel mood—bouclé textures, blush tones, camellia accents, and soft jazz floating through the air.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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