How to Use balmy in a Sentence

balmy

adjective
  • His songs were a balmy way station.
    — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • And a balmy 16 degrees in the shade.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
  • This balmy part of the country is anything but sleepy.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The balmy sunshine and ocean views surely help.
    — CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Adding to the milder temps will be balmy south-southwest winds of around 5 mph.
    — Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
  • For those balmy end of summer days, this lighter weight linen blend option is the way to go.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Beachcombing on a balmy evening.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
  • Below, a round-up of chic summer hairstyles to try in the balmy weeks to come.
    — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 July 2025
  • Pair the blush with a balmy coral lip and a flick of a kitten eye for a coquettish look.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Pair the blush with a balmy coral lip and a flick of a kitten eye for a coquettish look.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The balmy primer targets uneven texture, fine lines, and pores.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The weather during the first night of the curfew was balmy, but the streets were like ghost towns.
    — Kevin Armstrong, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2020
  • The South ranges from windswept mountains to the balmy Gulf Coast.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Love to get the outdoor grill going for dinner on a balmy summer evening?
    — Woman's Day Magazine, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The days of passing balmy evenings in the park feel like a distant memory.
    — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2021
  • The only place better on a balmy night is a mattress on the roof of my safari car.
    — Barbara King, House Beautiful, 9 Sep. 2013
  • For Robins, a turning point came on a balmy evening in late August.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2023
  • Order your food and soak in the atmosphere with live music and a balmy breeze.
    — Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • In terms of trendsetting, a down-to-there blowout is ideal for heat wave days and balmy evenings out.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 10 July 2018
  • Most of the time since June, nights have been balmy, with lows of at least 70 degrees.
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Unlike the rest of my sweaty body, my curls seemed oblivious to the balmy weather.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 18 June 2018
  • The balmy weather welcomes one of the first weekends when miniskirts appear.
    — Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • And what's the first thing many do celebrate the balmy, sunny weather?
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Made with a lightweight cotton fabric, this bucket hat will keep your face cool on balmy days.
    — Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
  • Made with a lightweight cotton fabric, this bucket hat will keep your face cool on balmy days.
    — Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
  • All that balmy weather is like a siren song for home cooks, eager to break out the soup pots and preheat an oven.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Dressing for a balmy morning commute?
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • Atlanta found that out, up close and personal, on a balmy night deep in the heart of Texas.
    — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2021
  • What better time to recall balmy summer days on the beach than in the chilling depths of winter?
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2022
  • The thick straps also allow plenty of airflow, which is ideal for balmy days.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

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