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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Recent Examples of blurb
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Always look for moisture management in the blurb, and give cotton socks a wider berth than a beginner on a black diamond run.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Constance Grady, Vox, 31 Mar. 2018
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
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Noun
Write a short blurb with link to video.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Always look for moisture management in the blurb, and give cotton socks a wider berth than a beginner on a black diamond run.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Nonetheless, Penn was allowed to publish this novel, and Salman Rushdie blurbed it.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 31 Mar. 2018
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
Noun
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Another of the girls in the group managed to get a message (to the police) that the sisters of the captain had been detained.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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There were special messages from celebrities like Madonna, Missy Elliott and former President Barack Obama.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Winding across hills, through orchards, and surrounded by tropical flora, the layout features mountain and ocean views, notably on the 14th hole where players can marvel at whales and dolphins offshore.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Neither has featured this season.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Job postings showed the group’s political arm was hiring for nearly 300 ballot chasers, managers and interns ahead of the 2026 midterms.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The San Diego metropolitan area, which includes all of San Diego County, had 46,338 job postings in February, the fourth-highest in the state.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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By 1928, the company was producing travel brochures; replicas of the artwork now decorate the walls of American Express Tower offices.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Alameda building consists primarily of 10,900 square feet of office space that can be divided into as many as four office suites, according to a marketing brochure by Cushman & Wakefield, a commercial real estate firm.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chalkbeat Colorado reports that one program authorizer, Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, this year will collect about $45 million from enrichment program students.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Chinese news outlets began reporting drops of roughly seventy-five per cent in micro-drama crews in Hengdian.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the mound for Monday’s 2-0 win, pitch count was the only thing that could stop Toma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Milos Kerkez, Liverpool’s adventurous left-back had sneaked unnoticed into a position high up the pitch to anticipate what happened next.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The square neckline, smocked waist, and puff sleeves create a flattering, easy-to-wear silhouette.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hilton asked the same cigar-puffing audience Friday moments after Bianco spoke.—
Joe Garofoli,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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