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
Daniel D'addario, Time, 9 Jan. 2018
It's blurbed by Larry McMurtry, David McCullough, and Henry Kissinger; it's lavishly illustrated; and Korda grounds its familiar story with his childhood memories of wartime tensions and radio broadcasts.
—Steve Donoghue, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2017
Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
And some more marketing bull**** that I’m actually prepared to believe: according to the Adidas blurb, the design on this Germany away shirt is ‘inspired by the nation's vibrant street art scene’ — which actually makes sense!
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Noun
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
It's blurbed by Larry McMurtry, David McCullough, and Henry Kissinger; it's lavishly illustrated; and Korda grounds its familiar story with his childhood memories of wartime tensions and radio broadcasts.
—Steve Donoghue, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2017
Verb
And bonus: One newbie that deserves more than a patio-guide blurb.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
And some more marketing bull**** that I’m actually prepared to believe: according to the Adidas blurb, the design on this Germany away shirt is ‘inspired by the nation's vibrant street art scene’ — which actually makes sense!
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
Noun
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Mitchell Trubisky, who is currently a backup quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, sent a message to Williams.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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On this day in 1858: The first telegraph message crossed the Atlantic via transatlantic cable, with Queen Victoria and President James Buchanan exchanging congratulatory messages.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Plans for the piece Now authenticated by sports memorabilia experts PSA and Beckett, the page features five autographs in distinct shades of blue ink: Jordan, Ruth, Brady, Gretzky and Messi.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Covering 2,530 surface acres, Lake Moomaw features 43 miles of undeveloped shoreline, which means there are plenty of places to find your own little slice of secluded heaven all up and down the lake.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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June marked the weakest hiring month of the year, with new postings down 7% month-over-month and 2% year-over-year.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The current appeal targets two specific jurors — identified as jurors 138 and 286 — who appellate attorneys argue demonstrated heavy bias in social media postings about Tsarnaev in contradiction to their answers to pre-trial questioning.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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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Posters, brochures, and other archival materials speak to the ways World’s Fairs were used as showcases for modern design.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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The current Terry’s tenant has two five-year lease options, according to the Cushman & Wakefield brochure.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The World Economic Forum reports that on average, workers can expect that two-fifths (39%) of their existing skill sets will be transformed or become outdated over the 2025–2030 period.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The front desk clerk twice contacted DCS to report apparent signs of abuse and request a welfare check, but the agency did not respond, according to the claim.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, Chris Bremner, and Eric Pearson wrote the script, based on an initial pitch from the Hoebers.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The difficulty of completing an immaculate inning — striking out all three batters in a frame on the minimum nine pitches — is highlighted by how few pitchers have pulled off the feat.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Toast Marshmallows Place mini marshmallows on a greased baking sheet broil for 2 minutes or toast with a kitchen torch until golden brown and puffed.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the frittata for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffed and set in the middle.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 June 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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