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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 silly
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
And the game-time temperature was a balmy 94 degrees.
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Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Banff World Media Festival-goers are used to unpredictable Canadian Rockies weather, where drizzling rain can become snow showers and then balmy sunshine over a single day due to geography and elevation.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Twenty-something tech workers stumble in and out of barcades and fans clad in Sharks jerseys stride arm-in-arm through the balmy evening air.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Dressing for a balmy morning commute?
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Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Banff World Media Festival-goers are used to unpredictable Canadian Rockies weather, where drizzling rain can become snow showers and then balmy sunshine over a single day due to geography and elevation.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Twenty-something tech workers stumble in and out of barcades and fans clad in Sharks jerseys stride arm-in-arm through the balmy evening air.
—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Dressing for a balmy morning commute?
—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Best Time to Visit Since San Luis Obispo is located near California's coast, the climate stays temperate all year round.
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With warm temperatures in the summer that remain temperate through the winter, there’s never a bad time to visit Biloxi.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 A gentle calm steadies your choices now.
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Ceconi recommends looking for detergents that are gentle and pH neutral to enhance the preservation of fiber softness.
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Every player with a pulse had six suitors throwing silly money around.
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Some scenes in the movie are light and silly, including those pairing Maddie with a lesbian friend, played by Kate Berlant, who clearly loves her.
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See how designer Hattie Sparks Collins gave her in-laws' new build to a sunny dose of gathering-place nostalgia.
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For a city often known first for its beaches, nightlife, and warm, sunny weather, the findings highlight just how far the Florida city's dining scene has come.
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The space has a dramatic 28-foot Palladian rotunda, a saltwater soaking tub, a sauna, a steam room and a wall of water that creates a soothing, flowing sound.
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That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
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The 41-year-old is still an elite NBA player, which is still an absurd reality to consider.
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The thesis rests on a claim that would have sounded absurd a year ago.
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The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them.
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Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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