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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 blurbs
ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Absent their standard blurbs, smaller outlets that can’t afford to staff a books section may be forced to stop circulating literary news full stop.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Most blurbs in the top 100 list are repurposed from previous stories.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
One Pew study found that when those AI blurbs show up, only 8% of people bother to click through to a website.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Lines in Reminders lists are often short, quickly jotted-down blurbs rather than lengthy, detailed complex instructions.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Absent their standard blurbs, smaller outlets that can’t afford to staff a books section may be forced to stop circulating literary news full stop.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Most blurbs in the top 100 list are repurposed from previous stories.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
One Pew study found that when those AI blurbs show up, only 8% of people bother to click through to a website.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurbs
Noun
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Following her post, fellow artists and fans flooded the comments with messages of support.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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Organisers posted messages to their big screens reminding spectators of proper conduct but later in the day police had to move in to stand in front of spectators.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Signed last week, on the same day that the Department of Justice indicted James Comey, it is designed to facilitate the transfer of a social-media platform with a hundred and seventy million American users to a consortium that features several of the President’s political and financial benefactors.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The second drop entirely dedicated to the Pirelli calendar features a wool and leather iteration of the varsity style in an all-black version.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chinese groups reportedly used it to troubleshoot code and expand access into networks, while North Korean hackers leaned on Gemini to draft cover letters and scout IT job postings.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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In finance, insurance, and professional and business services, employers are tilting toward experienced hires and a falling share of postings requiring less than three years’ experience.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The left side will be a resource center with free Wi-Fi and brochures from local organizations, and the right side will sell concessions and merchandise from local businesses.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Supporters don’t want staged videos or glossy brochures.—
Yuriy Boyechko,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bruce Springsteen didn’t mince words at the premiere of his new biopic.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood actor Henry Golding also spent years penning words of wisdom from strangers on the fly, finding power behind the random musings of locals to coveted writers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The excavation work begun in the summer of 2025 will focus on the mausoleum, the necropolis road, ancient water structures and the Hadrian Gate, reports Hürriyet Daily News.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Datskovska regularly reports on new collection launches in the home space.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later in the inning, Peterson left pitches, including his sinker, too high in the strike zone, leading to hits.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in business, shaping outcomes in everything from investor pitches to client negotiations.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blurbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurbs. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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