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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 An encouraging blurb from Brand was enough to send me in search of A Pattern Language, Zen in English Literature and Oriental Classics, and many other revelatory reads. — Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 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 As someone who is trying to get your book read, is that ultimately a quote worthy of being blurbed on the back cover? — Daniel D'addario, Time, 9 Jan. 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
  • The singer said fans would sometimes send her direct messages with information, while others reached out to her godmother.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The ransom message was sent via tip lines to two local news stations and TMZ.
    — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026
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Verb
  • The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Chevrolet's 2027 Silverado will feature two new small-block V8 engine options.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Reformation is currently hiring for sales associates, sales supervisors and a store manager, according to the company website’s job postings.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • Shellfish harvesting areas in Gloucester, Newburyport, Essex, Ipswich, Newbury, Rockport, Rowley, and Salisbury remained closed due to the sewer leak, according to the states Division of Marine Fisheries postings Sunday.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
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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
  • Molde may not yet be one of the names that sells a Norway cruise brochure.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • References to the president were also stripped from email signatures and communications, as well as papers like brochures, press releases and contracts.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Definition of brochure
Verb
  • All personnel aboard the vessel survived the incident and no injuries were reported, according to the department.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The other actor whose presence deeply impacted the production, Nolan reports, is Samantha Morton, mesmerizing as Circe, the goddess who changes Odysseus’ men into swine.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • The last time Rushing caught Ohtani, the pitcher took over pitch-calling after a disastrous second inning against the Twins last week.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • But another older legend on the pitch will move on, as Cristiano Ronaldo made some World Cup history during this match.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of pitch
Verb
  • From wedding-guest-worthy dresses to a $15 casual T-shirt dress, our top picks have loose cap sleeves, breezy bell sleeves perfect for the Southern heat, and puff sleeves for a touch of drama.
    — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Featuring a delicate lace trim, a V-neckline, buttons up the front, and lightly puffed sleeves, this top is beyond gorgeous.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of puff

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