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Recent Examples of balm
The act of creating pretend makeup or putting on the occasional swipe of real lip balm can also reinforce fine-motor and planning skills, Keough told me.
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Faran Krentcil, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
The consistency of eye creams and also lip balms often are very similar.
—Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Now taking place in 2018, the teen romance is a balm for audiences hoping to find the tenderness and connection lacking in modern times.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 May 2025
This multi-purpose balm is capable of many, many things: mix it with lipstick to turn mattes into moisturizing balms, slick it through unruly brows to tame strays, dab it on red patches for a soothing moisture hit, or condition lashes from root to tip.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
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Faran Krentcil, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
The consistency of eye creams and also lip balms often are very similar.
—Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Now taking place in 2018, the teen romance is a balm for audiences hoping to find the tenderness and connection lacking in modern times.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 May 2025
This multi-purpose balm is capable of many, many things: mix it with lipstick to turn mattes into moisturizing balms, slick it through unruly brows to tame strays, dab it on red patches for a soothing moisture hit, or condition lashes from root to tip.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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The quick-drying, streak-free finish ensures a flawless application every time, while the refreshing coconut scent adds a touch of tropical luxury.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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That’s where this body oil comes in with its warm vanilla scent and glimmering finish.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 June 2025
Noun
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But that doesn’t just mean dessert-esque fragrances—the note can go sophisticated and subtle.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Strong Artificial Smells Filling your home with a beautiful fragrance is a great way to freshen up the space, create an ambience, and even mask unwanted pet odors!—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
Noun
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Everyone really does gravitate toward nostalgia, memory-inducing aromas, and especially those that evoke reminders from summers past.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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Brisk aromas include a perfume of myrtle and light green apples.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Its decadent fragrance—a blend of thyme, pine, musk, and amber—is gorgeous enough to give your hair perfume some PTO, any day of the week.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
31 May 2025
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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