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To be sure, the initial product volley — 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eye palettes — would be enough to fill a small trunk, the most emblematic product of the French luxury giant, which was established in 1854.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Friction point: Some boulevard gardeners call the permit requirement — and the $50 fee that might come with it — an unnecessary barrier to a small-scale balm for environmental harms and high food prices.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The aluminum container is about the size of a lip balm tin and slips into a silicone ring with a keychain attached to it.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
That’s where Clinique’s Take the Day Off cleansing balm comes in.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Friction point: Some boulevard gardeners call the permit requirement — and the $50 fee that might come with it — an unnecessary barrier to a small-scale balm for environmental harms and high food prices.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The aluminum container is about the size of a lip balm tin and slips into a silicone ring with a keychain attached to it.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
That’s where Clinique’s Take the Day Off cleansing balm comes in.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
Noun
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The steam created from the heated lemon water loosens the debris, and the lemon creates a clean, fresh scent throughout.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its peppermint fragrance is stronger than that of the peppermint (Mentha x piperita) that is commonly grown in herb gardens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Products with fragrances can also irritate the skin.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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After a few minutes, the air clears, giving way to a perfume that smells salty and gritty, like a rocky coast.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the terpene limonene, known for its citrus scent, can be found in perfumes and candles, offering a refreshing and uplifting aroma.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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