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 Original price: $21 This trending cleansing balm from Korean brand Banila Co at Walmart is a one-and-done to melt away makeup, dirt and oil without stripping your skin. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025 Advertisement Read More: Why So Many Dogs Have Allergies Now Doggy sunscreen comes in balms, lotions, and sprays, and the American Kennel Club advises applying it 20 minutes before your dog goes out. Angela Haupt, Time, 23 June 2025 This season is all about light-catching balms, pearlescent creams, and tone-matching highlighters that melt into the skin. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025 Bonus: Pockets to stash your lip balm, passport, or boarding pass mid-transit. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for balm
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Noun
  • The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
  • Consider matching the soap's color (and the scent) to the jar's jam flavor.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Outside of clothing, there are also good deals on beauty, including this mini set of woody and fresh fragrances, which are ideal for throwing into your purse or makeup bag.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • In parallel, the house—which also has a strong presence in the Asian beauty market—is about to launch a fragrance collaboration with Lalique, further strengthening its links with Paris.
    Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Hand-selected by Distiller David Bock, this latest release was aged a minimum of ten years and boasts the rich aromas of leather, plums, and a hint of apple.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • The citrus notes are powerful and sharp; Joseph tasted calamansi and lemon zest, Kelsey tasted zingy lime, editorial operations manager Kate Kassin mentioned aromas of orange peel.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • After the shower, there’s a deluge of lip treatments, moisturizers, body oils and perfumes to finish.
    Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
  • Leff said that with airflow and filtration, smells, sprays or perfumes can be spread throughout the cabin.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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