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noun

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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity wanted to retire quietly and without all the blather of an office send-off

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2
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense dismissed the whole election as just so much blather

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blather

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verb

as in to blabber

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Recent Examples of blather
Noun
Many love to have the carefree candor of the vox populi intrude in celebrity circles where prohibitive media training and wellness blather pass for personality. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025 The result is just old-fashioned cinematic fools’ gold, in which sensationalistic blather poses as social commentary. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
As Wharton continues to blather at June, Luke, Rita and a bunch of others move from the back of the crowd to the front. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025 In other words, to blather on about how unremarkable iPhone 16 is compared to the one immediately preceding it completely misses the forest for the trees. — Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for blather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blather
  1. commotion
  2. nonsense
  3. blabber
  4. stir
  5. nuts
  6. prate
  7. fuss
  8. garbage
Noun
  • With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
    — Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of commotion
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  • Until recently, that would have sounded like absolute nonsense.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • There weren’t meetings with executives about tone and mood and all this nonsense.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of nonsense
Verb
  • But rather than keep his discover quiet, the OP—much to everyone else's disappointment—blabbered.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of blabber
Noun
  • Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of stir
Noun
  • Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 July 2026
  • California's Central Valley, stretching some 20,000 square miles (51,800 square kilometers), is an agricultural powerhouse that's estimated to produce 40% of the nation's fruits, nuts and other table foods, including most of its nectarines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of nuts
Verb
  • Erinys doesn't prate about democracy or social betterment but simply guards oil pipelines.
    — Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 1 July 2004
Definition of prate
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  • But for now, she’s unbothered by all the fuss and plans to relax into the summer with her family.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Some of the South’s sweetest small towns are more than ready to welcome you for a laidback, fuss-free, quiet weekend away.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • Decomposing food can release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas synonymous with landfills and garbage.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Epidemics, worsened by the unsanitary conditions caused by the mountains of garbage the government has stopped collecting, combine with the shortage of medicines and the dire state of medical facilities.
    — Sarah Moreno July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of garbage

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“Blather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blather. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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