balm
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Synonyms & Antonyms for balm
Synonyms
aroma, attar (also otto), bouquet, fragrance, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice
Antonyms
fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink
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Examples of balm in a Sentence
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The more stable form of the vitamin appears in anti-aging wrinkle creams, shave gels, lip balms, shampoos, and soaps, as well as vitamin pills. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Probe into vaping-linked illnesses turns up form of vitamin E from skin creams [Updated]," 6 Sep. 2019 WIDE COLOR SELECTION The re-coloring balm comes in 21 colors, from traditional Beige and Black to standout Lilac or Light Blue. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "GH Seal Spotlight: Furniture Clinic Leather Re-Coloring Balm," 1 Aug. 2019 Tinted lip balm is great for a healthy, super-quick flush of color. — NBC News, "Mika's makeup artist: How to look ready to conquer the world in 10 minutes," 24 July 2019 My robust nighttime routine is complete with a cleansing balm, toner, essence, ampoule, and countless sheet masks straight from Seoul. — Allure, "The Best Korean Makeup That Every K-Beauty Fan Needs to Try," 22 Aug. 2019 Mistake #4: Nobody likes to feel like they're coated in a heavy, sticky balm. — Beth Janes, Good Housekeeping, "Are You Moisturizing Your Skin Correctly?," 2 Aug. 2019 Should your lips need a little hydration in between sips of rosé, look to KNC Beauty’s cult cute balms; small enough to slip into that Jacquemus Chiquito bag. — Vogue, "10 New Beauty Products We’re Buying This Month," 1 Aug. 2019 The athletic brand recently launched their first foray into beauty with a new line, Selfcare, that includes a dry shampoo, lip balm, moisturizer, and a deodorant. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "I Sweat My Way Through Lululemon's New Line of Exercise-Friendly Beauty Products," 11 July 2019 In a second body cam clip, an officer empties Zhukovskyy’s pockets pulling out two lighters, a wallet, lip balm, a package of cigarettes, one other object, and a small cylindrical tube. — Matt Rocheleau, BostonGlobe.com, "Video shows recent drug charge arrest of truck driver charged in deadly N.H. crash," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'balm.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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balm
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