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
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
One group did not read anything, while the other three were each given a brief blurb about discrimination.
—Michael Pasek, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 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
Before snapping her photo and writing a quick blurb about her for his readers, Knox found Bueckers’ father, Bob, and asked for permission.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
One group did not read anything, while the other three were each given a brief blurb about discrimination.
—Michael Pasek, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
Noun
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Adapting products and messages isn’t just about language but also requires an understanding of cultural values and local needs.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Always: Verify the person's identity through multiple channels; don't rely solely on their social media profiles, messages or emails.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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What To Know The executive orders Trump imposed on various law firms, including Susman Godfrey, featured a number of punitive measures such as blocking their employees access to government buildings, terminating government contracts and suspending security clearance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Some of the book titles in the reading program featured LGBTQ+ characters and themes of inclusion.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The goal is sustainable growth, not overwhelming yourself with unrealistic posting schedules.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Job postings among seven of the 10 consulting companies singled out by the General Services Administration for contract cuts are down about 27% since 2023, and about 11% from a year ago, according to data scraped from job boards by labor market analytics firm Lightcast.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 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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Think less like a brochure, and more like a smart rep answering real customer questions.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The business model appeared solid on paper and in the many brochures and videos the company pushed out, promising to take control of all aspects of what can be a difficult home-construction process.—
Jeff Mcdonald,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
Verb
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As part of the deal, ESPN reports that Ramsey, the 30-year-old seven-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro, will reportedly get a $1.5 million raise, meaning his 2025 compensation is $26.6 million.—
David Furones,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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More worryingly, Heinze reported that exploiting the broken BR/EDR pairing was able to allow an attacker to listen to what the device microphone was recording.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Now as Scale’s deal has carved a new opening in the market, Uber is making its pitch to new customers.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Create a new account today before first pitch to get in on the action.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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In contrast, eating refined grains like white bread, puffed rice, or white rice might increase inflammation and make your joints hurt more.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2025
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For every buttery, puffed cookie encrusted with funfetti rainbow sprinkles, the co-op will donate $1 to the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. Pride Punch at Masa Masa in Roseville Roseville taco shop Masa Masa, located at 2310 Pleasant Grove Blvd., is offering a Pride Punch ($5) through June.—
Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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