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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
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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McLeod also emphasized the urgency of incorporating and said that many people get the wrong message about what becoming a city means.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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By then, internal messages show, executives and board members had come to believe that Altman’s omissions and deceptions might have ramifications for the safety of OpenAI’s products.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the afternoon, stroll through Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, a 55-acre botanical garden featuring rotating art exhibitions.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their production team handles the posting, the comments and the analytics.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Internship postings tracked by jobs site Indeed last year were down compared to each of the prior five years, slipping slightly below 2019 levels.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
6 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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Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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There are also brand representatives that hand out brochures, posters and promotional materials on the show floor.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At least one of the other three women has also received a cease-and-desist as of Friday, April 10, reports CNN.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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In Germany, in 2023, the national association of music schools reported that the number of seniors in music education had grown six-fold since 2000.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another error by the pitch on the play allowed Austin to come around to score to end the game.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jeffers then fouled off two two-strike pitches before lacing a two-run double into the right field corner.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What emerged was an omelet of ideal and epitomic shape—straight, proudly puffed, about six and a half inches long and two and a half inches wide, with squarish ends and neither a speck nor drop of oil or liquid egg anywhere around.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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This square-neck dress delivers idyllic countryside vibes in the best way, thanks to its charming neckline, smocked bodice, and puff sleeves.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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