balms

noun

plural of balm
as in scents
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 balms Unlike balms that leave behind a greasy film or visible buildup, Zvyk’s lip mask delivers a dewy, glass-like finish that’s comfortable enough to wear day or night. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Because these balms are waterless, a small fingertip amount does real work. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Leave-in conditioners, coat oils, paw balms, deodorizing mists and designer dog perfume all compete for space. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Fel Beauty launched in January with its original Kissylips tinted balms. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's best lip glosses, oils, and balms. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 From balms to low pH gel face washes and luxurious oils, anyone of these picks will give you an effective cleanse, without irritation. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 Keep reading for more cleansing balms that melt away makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and grime. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
  1. scents
  2. fragrances
  3. perfumes
  4. aromas
Noun
  • As the fragrance boom continues to accelerate, beauty brands are looking for more ways to differentiate themselves, while many consumers are searching for long-lasting deeper, richer scents.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Once the animals had learned to associate each of the six scents with a particular reward location, researchers started swapping the scent-location pairs.
    — Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Take The Night Veils, for example, which seeks to capture the spirit of the night through fragrances that can best be described as primal and mystic.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The sinks are no longer tucked away on the side of the floor but rather in the middle for easier access to explore new fragrances, Page said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • What’s less known is that indoor activity — cooking, keeping pets, burning candles and spraying perfumes — generates pollutants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Jennings adds.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The same goes for bite-sized versions of certain perfumes, usually marketed as bonus gifts attached to larger purchases or given out for free inside brick-and-mortar beauty stores.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfumes
Noun
  • At the intimate, reservations-only Sala Gaspare, named for Campari’s founder, the drinks reimagine the aromas and ingredients that make up his iconic bitter.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Their 2021 Pogetto di Sopra Alleanza is exceptionally well made with aromas of vanilla, cherry, and red plum.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of aromas

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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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