blurbs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of blurbsnext
plural of blurb
as in messages
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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blurbs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blurb
as in features

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurbs
  1. features
  2. postings
  3. announcements
  4. advertisements
Verb
  • The two-day sales event features early holiday shopping deals on various products for Amazon Prime members.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Instagram account for A List Smiles Atlanta boasts over 150,000 followers and features an advertisement from personality Tia Kemp for its cleaning system.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of features
Noun
  • Maryland’s new law, effective October 1, 2024, mandates posting minimum and maximum salary ranges in internal and external postings.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Some states, such as Colorado and New York, have even required that job postings state the salary.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of postings
Noun
  • Chinese markets have been in the spotlight over the last month after the government revealed a slew of stimulus announcements , sending markets higher.
    CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Microsoft isn’t done with Copilot announcements, with even more updates announced at a London event Monday morning.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of announcements
Noun
  • She is prominently featured on zoo merchandise and has appeared in cosmetics, bakery and clothing advertisements.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the city.
    Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of advertisements
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