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noun

Definition of blurbnext
as in message
a short description that praises something (such as a book) so that people will want to buy it a blurb on a book jacket

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as in to feature

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Recent Examples of blurb
Noun
Morrison later introduced Scott to her own literary agent, Amanda Urban, and wrote an opening blurb in Scott’s first novel. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 June 2026 There was a prefatory letter by Archibald MacLeish, a professor at Harvard and a former Librarian of Congress, and an introduction by Mark Schorer, a professor of English at Berkeley, along with blurbs from other eminent men of letters. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Verb
To blurb books, to be on panels, to fly to LA, where her film agent whisked her to the opera in his white Porsche. — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Jan. 2023 Nonetheless, Penn was allowed to publish this novel, and Salman Rushdie blurbed it. — Constance Grady, Vox, 31 Mar. 2018 See All Example Sentences for blurb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
  1. message
  2. feature
  3. posting
  4. bulletin
  5. brochure
  6. report
  7. pitch
  8. puff
Noun
  • Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, shared a message with ABC News to mark her birthday.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication, so messages, errands, siblings, neighbors, or local logistics may shift quickly.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • The sprawling, lushly landscaped grounds feature a large main pool as well as a separate, quieter adults-only pool, all overlooking the ocean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Denver Fire Department The building was constructed in 1921 and features two dance floors and a 4,000-square-foot main ballroom.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Early-career platform Handshake reported internship postings are down more than 15% at the same time that internship applications surged.
    — Michelle Sims, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the world’s most powerful tech billionaires think your next job posting could come from another planet.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of posting
Verb
  • Messages tacked to bulletin boards and written on dressing room blackboards conveyed the spirit of the team.
    — Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2022
  • Viewers are asked to respond to prompts based on works on view in the show by scribbling notes or making sketches on brightly colored pieces of paper, and pinning them to bulletin boards.
    — Steven Litt, cleveland, 7 Nov. 2021
Definition of bulletin
Noun
  • Their concepts are travel-based, with their album like a travel brochure that takes fans and listeners on a trip.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Men are ditching their jackets and campaign brochures serve as makeshift fans.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of brochure
Verb
  • The Athletic reported last week that the north east club were working on a deal for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who featured for his country at this summer’s World Cup.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Athletic reported that a vote on the matter was held last week by the Buss family trust, which is made up of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss’ six children.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • Drew Gilbert brought the Giants within two runs by lining a two-run shot over the short right-field fence, then Devers followed up on the next pitch with a solo homer to center.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Schanuel tweaked his side on Thursday night, and Meckler was still undergoing concussion tests after he was hit in the head by a pitch.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of pitch
Verb
  • Wind would blow the trees against the windows and the humidifier would puff and David would deteriorate in his little slice of existence, running out the clock there on the very edge of other people’s real lives.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Emanuels created the second dress just in case something happened to Diana’s primary dress, which came complete with a 25-foot train, 10,000 pearls, antique lace, puff sleeves, and a ruffled V-neck.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
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