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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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verb

as in to feature

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Recent Examples of blurb
Noun
What’s more, none of those spaces are traditionally edited—as both of us are aware, having both had Indie Next blurbs go to print with typos. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 The Downshift sums up stories in short blurbs with links to the source for the full report. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 16 July 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
  • The woman questioned the legitimacy of the message and brought it to authorities.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, in July, Wayne released a message refuting reports of an engagement, referring to a relationship with someone in the past tense, albeit without mentioning them by name.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • The menu features classic Scottish dishes made from local ingredients, like Tweeddale sirloin and Belhaven lobster; there's also an 800-bottle wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The main series, which was birthed out of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, featured the same cast for its first 11 seasons before the network chose to reboot the series for season 12.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The salary range for the position is $250,000-$275,000, according to the posting.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Bensi has become a viral sensation with online postings about her life in Cuba and the lack of freedoms on the island.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 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
  • Read the contract as closely as the brochure, and none of it will surprise you.
    — Kevin Henneman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Flynn had been for a drink with a girl whose job was to place adverts in the various Festival guides and brochures and who spoke mostly in panegyrics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of brochure
Verb
  • People report feeling less lonely after chatting with an AI companion, which resembles seeking comfort.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Chinese media also reported that participating forces were stationed underground during the exercise to protect them from drone attacks, illustrating how persistent aerial surveillance and strike drones are changing battlefield operations.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • As for increasing the volume of episodes, Raz said the show has been publishing about 45 episodes a year for the last several years, but typically receives about 1,000 incoming pitches a week.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There are more pitching decisions and matchups, and the importance of every pitch is magnified.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pitch
Verb
  • Essentially a giant popover, this savory Dutch baby emerges from the oven dramatically puffed, with crisp edges and a tender, eggy center.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Cuoco wore a baby pink gown with a delicate embellished neckline, puff sleeves and a flowing, pleated skirt that beautifully draped over her baby bump, further detailed with slight cutouts on the sides.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of puff

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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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