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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
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
James Montague, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Each blurb summarized a different group’s fears that bias against them was increasing: white Americans, Black Americans and Christian Americans.
—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
Sport was, according to the corporate blurb, pivotal to promoting and anchoring Brand NEOM.
—James Montague, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Each blurb summarized a different group’s fears that bias against them was increasing: white Americans, Black Americans and Christian Americans.
—Michael Pasek, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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The episode — a single scene, shot on one location, largely just featuring Carmy and Sydney, with Richie and then Natalie joining later — is about Carmy’s decision to quit the restaurant and leave Syd in charge.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
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The travel pants feature an elastic waistband with a drawstring tie, six versatile pockets, and tapered legs with elastic ankle cuffs.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Transparency and Communication Issues Job postings that lack clear information about roles, responsibilities, benefits and company structure represent a significant warning sign that legitimate employers should never exhibit.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Specifically, management consulting job postings in the Washington metro area fell 28% between February and May, Lightcast data showed.—
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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Job candidates needed to submit their resumes to the city by Tuesday, according to the hiring brochure put out by the recruitment firm the city hired to conduct a national search.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 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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The system even recognizes when the user is trying to sing and can change the pitch to match simple melodies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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At the Texas facility, set to open this month, Union hopes to produce more than 300,000 shells next year, according to a company pitch deck shared with seed investors in January.—
David Jeans,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The best keratosis pilaris treatment products, at a glance This one ranked best overall for its elite combination of chemical and physical exfoliants (pumice puffing beads) that leave the skin exceptionally smooth and bright.—
Talia Abbas,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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None of this is pedantic, nor is it puffed up with moral outrage.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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