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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 silly
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
Only one thing seemed off on this balmy high-season morning — a Vacancy sign illuminated to the right of the motel’s office door.
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CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Austin on Wednesday should be mostly sunny with balmy winds out of the east-southeast building up to around 5 mph in the afternoon.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
On the day of our visit, the South Korean tanker SK Audace was loading cargo, hooked up to pipes so cold they were covered in a thick layer of frost despite the balmy bayou weather.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Chilly temperatures in the 50s are expected Saturday night before balmy highs in the low 80s return Sunday.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
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CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Austin on Wednesday should be mostly sunny with balmy winds out of the east-southeast building up to around 5 mph in the afternoon.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
On the day of our visit, the South Korean tanker SK Audace was loading cargo, hooked up to pipes so cold they were covered in a thick layer of frost despite the balmy bayou weather.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Chilly temperatures in the 50s are expected Saturday night before balmy highs in the low 80s return Sunday.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
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In November or December, that is likely to change, as temperatures drop up north while the climate remains temperate here, and surf swells get notably more ridable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The controversy stems from the fact that Mars seems to have had temperate climate periods with rain that deeply altered the rocks, as well as widespread rivers and lakes that persisted for potentially millions of years.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Both are gentler than acetone and won’t dry your nails and cuticles out as much, making this pot a great choice for those with sensitive skin.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cooked in a wood-burning oven, the chicken hums with a gentle smokiness and a complex, fruity chile flavor that’s warm, rounded and highly addictive.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not bad for a silly movie about killer worms from outer space.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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The idea seemed silly at first — who would be interested in a bean box subscription?—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Although Friday will start sunny, clouds will increase in the afternoon as the front moves through the area, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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This is a particularly exceptional hold as the film competes with sunny weather across Europe, and the opening of Devil Wears Prada 2.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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For designer Anita Yokota, Benjamin Moore’s Smoky Blue is a standout—a soothing, nature-nodding hue that soothes on sight.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Still absurd to the average person, but a far cry from what Biles paid.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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As paranoia festers and absurd regulations tighten their grip, suspicion replaces love, and truth itself begins to warp.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Saturday will be milder, with highs in the 60s.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Even symptoms that feel manageable—occasional urgency, mild leakage—can still be clinically meaningful.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Larsson and Pink have penned a postcard to their respective home countries while flexing the global soft power afforded, at least in part, by their international alliance.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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