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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
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
To quantify women’s contributions, the researchers turned to colophons, or short, signature-like blurbs typically found at the end of manuscripts that noted the date, location and person responsible for making the copy.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
Sometimes, blurb writers don’t read the entire book before heaping praise on an author’s latest effort.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
To quantify women’s contributions, the researchers turned to colophons, or short, signature-like blurbs typically found at the end of manuscripts that noted the date, location and person responsible for making the copy.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
Noun
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The High Priestess asks you to listen to the subtle messages from your inner voice and pay attention to the signs around you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Lead with belief, not features Your strongest opinions create immediate connection with the right audience.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The halftime show featured a medley of songs from the record, featuring cameos from Shaboozey and Malone, and continued on to garner 27 million U.S. viewers on Netflix.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Illinois mandates that job postings include benefits information and contact details for follow-up questions.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Scammers are using artificial intelligence to alter their appearance and build fake profiles to apply for remote job postings, research shows.—
Melissa Mahtani,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 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
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Only after addressing each concern systematically—not with glossy brochures but with transparent communication and concrete commitments—did the community embrace what became a transformative project.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Engaging visuals, like cartoon characters or friendly animal mascots, can make your website and brochures more appealing to children.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Memphis reported that Memphis police said the shooting spree began just after noon Saturday, when officers responded to a report of a shooting.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The girl, 10-year-old Skylar Beach, was reported missing out of Hamlin, about 46 miles northwest of Abilene, according to officials searching for the girl.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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At that point, White also completed more passes into the final third (four) than any player on the pitch; at half-time, Saka had created five chances, White had completed six passes into the final third and Odegaard had 32 successful passes in the opposition half (all ranking first in the game).—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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But when the problem persisted into the fifth — his lone pitch that inning was a 93.7 mph fastball, one of his slowest this season — signs of his discomfort were visible again, prompting Roberts and the training staff to remove him from the game.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Or that the same suspect calmly tried to walk away from a crash, puffing on a cigarette, despite being surrounded by deputies.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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Now, watching the group pare back its aims and puff up its progress, some of its allies have grown doubtful about both.—
David A. Fahrenthold,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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