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verb

Definition of salvenext
as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted

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salve

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noun

as in balm

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Recent Examples of salve
Verb
Hizzoner should help salve the wounds, some of them caused by his own reckless statements and lack of compassion for some specific constituents. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026 In the end, however, that unusual arrangement failed to salve Britain’s wariness about how the Chinese government could use Huawei’s equipment. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Inspired by Magnolia Bakery’s bestselling treat, the skin salve delivered a mouth-watering aroma and up to 12 hours of hydration. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 The charming movie, releasing Friday, May 22, should be a salve for longtime fans, and a smart grab for new ones who aren’t invested in the tangled, increasingly tedious lore of the Skywalker family. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for salve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
  1. soothe
  2. balm
  3. calm
  4. cream
  5. compose
  6. ointment
  7. lull
  8. lotion
Verb
  • There might be a best practice emerging with general rules to live by, but the exact products and ingredients that trigger or soothe your skin will be highly individualized.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And many people feel a teaspoon of honey or perhaps tea with honey can soothe a scratchy throat.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothe
Noun
  • Its buttery formula glides on effortlessly, delivering a soft, buildable wash of color while still providing the comfort of a balm.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Its numerous loungers under umbrellas are placed around the cove, near the pebble beach, overlooking the micro marina, and beside the refreshingly cool, semi-indoor panoramic swimming pool that was a balm on a hot day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of balm
Verb
  • Back at the hotel, the calming interiors encourage proper rest and relaxation.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • For me, the biggest thing is once the fire calms down from a game, there’s more learning points for me than in the past.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of calm
Noun
  • An agreement paramount to Idaho dairy Idaho’s dairy industry may see the biggest impacts from the Canadian tariffs, which will target milk, cream and whey at 50%, and cheese at 25%.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The portable, retractable cream stick delivers warmth and definition rather than a wash of color, blending easily across the cheekbones, temples, and other areas where the sun naturally hits.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cream
Verb
  • Anurag Saikia composed the music for the first track, which features vocals by Jyoti Nooran and lyrics by Shakeel Azmi.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • One such scene that appears captured, not composed, arises when a playful exchange about AccRite’s dead son on a job site goes too far.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of compose
Noun
  • Additionally, about 3% to 6% of people have a skin allergy to neomycin, a key ingredient in most antibiotic ointments, according to the National Institutes of Health.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Compared to creams and lotion, ointments have a higher oil content for a better sweat- and water-resistant effect.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ointment
Verb
  • When a baby is cranky or fighting sleep, a swing can gently calm them down or lull them to sleep.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This is not the time to get lulled into a false sense of security, according to BTIG.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lull
Noun
  • Compared to creams and lotion, ointments have a higher oil content for a better sweat- and water-resistant effect.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The First Aid lotion is made with colloidal oatmeal, which can relieve dry and distressed skin, while the La Roche-Posay cream is made with ceramides and niacinamide, two skincare ingredients that help the skin restore and retain moisture.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lotion

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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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