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as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
a completely balmy but harmless old man who talked intently to plants and believed they answered back
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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a balmy spring day
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a pleasant, balmy breeze was all that stirred the wildflowers growing near the shore
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as in absurd
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
the balmy notion that the IRS wouldn't collect taxes on his lottery winnings
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Recent Examples of balmy
The Northern Mariana Islands A pop down to the south of Japan and Korea, the Northern Mariana Islands are a balmy reprieve from winter's chill and the drip of spring rain.
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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
Yet few would deny that something dark and eerie pulsates just below the balmy surface of the city of Angels.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
From France to Morocco, these balmy destinations offer respite from the cold – without the summer crowds.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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
Yet few would deny that something dark and eerie pulsates just below the balmy surface of the city of Angels.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
From France to Morocco, these balmy destinations offer respite from the cold – without the summer crowds.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
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Some Indigenous leaders say NOAA’s tribal consultation process fell short, but most agree the sanctuary is a step forward for conservation of the ocean, which provides Californians food, a temperate climate and recreation.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.Vogue, Vogue, 13 July 2024
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low to maintain a very gentle simmer for 2 hours.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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This absurd claim is an extension of their relentless obsession to remove checks and balances within our government.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The three books so far are deeply romantic, gorgeously tragic, smart as hell, and written in this absurd baroque, irreverent language.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2023
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Wednesday is expected to be sunny with highs in the low 50s and minimal winds.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Breeze Airways is gearing up for winter with one-way flights starting at $39 — offering escapes from sunny beaches to popular ski destinations.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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It’s infused with Korean centella asiatica, renowned for its powerful soothing properties.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Hatch employees worked alongside KFC's food innovation team to record the soothing sounds of frying KFC's new Original Recipe Tenders.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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But while the 118 is able to save both Celeste and her mother-in-law’s final resting place, a smug Trent trips and drops the vase, an appropriate punchline to a very silly cold open.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read more Today's talkers Take a break from the election with these silly, happy shows.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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