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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
Put on a beachy playlist, open the sunroof or roll down the windows to let in the balmy breeze, and soak up the ever-changing views of the clear blue waters.
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Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
And now images snapped from space have revealed the staggering scale of the snowfall across the usually balmy Gulf Coast.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Visit the Côte d’Azur in late spring for a Goldilocks moment, when the weather will be balmy enough to idle away an afternoon on the patio of a beach club.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Once the plants can handle at least six to eight hours of full sun and the weather is balmy, transplant your tomatoes into a vegetable bed or outdoor container garden.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
And now images snapped from space have revealed the staggering scale of the snowfall across the usually balmy Gulf Coast.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Visit the Côte d’Azur in late spring for a Goldilocks moment, when the weather will be balmy enough to idle away an afternoon on the patio of a beach club.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Once the plants can handle at least six to eight hours of full sun and the weather is balmy, transplant your tomatoes into a vegetable bed or outdoor container garden.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Antarctic of today, Late-Cretaceous Antarctica was warmer and wetter, with temperate weather and lush vegetation.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
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Just love, patience, and someone who sees the beauty in older cats with soft hearts and gentle spirits.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Friend functions perfectly well as a dog picture, a movie about a frazzled single woman learning to care for a gentle but unruly animal in the big, bad city.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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Every major hospital show has confronted this tonal clash throughout its run; stalwarts such as ER and Grey’s Anatomy have depended on ever larger and more absurd set pieces (tank invasions, ferry disasters, helicopter crashes) to ratchet up the action.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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With stories of family chaos, missteps and her devoted dog Chunk, Chelsea hilariously tackles the world’s most absurd travel situations.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
31 Mar. 2023
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Later in April, Sacramento will likely see sunny and warm weather with above-normal temperatures, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Coco Gauff, perhaps inspired by the F1 track that surrounds Hard Rock Stadium, raced past fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 at the Miami Open on a sunny Thursday afternoon in 47 minutes.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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It’s powered by an ingredient called Centella asiatica, which is known for its soothing properties.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mattress was extremely comfortable—firm, body-conforming, and had a sense of evenness and stability that was very soothing and calming.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Moments that may seem silly or insignificant to others — like sharing a particular greeting, teasing each other in a familiar way or even speaking to each other in silly, baby-ish voices — can be great sources of comfort and familiarity for partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The industry has seen its fair share of terrible ideas, from the downright bizarre to the silly.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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