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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
Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, an iPhone user planning a sushi gathering at her house can type a few blurbs describing the time and place of the event, and Apple Intelligence will help create a full invitation.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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
Spindrift Sparkling Water 24-pack (Grapefruit) $21 $20 Amazon The individual writing this particular blurb would like to claim that grapefruit Spindrift is the best Spindrift flavor and will not entertain any disputes or counterpoints on the matter.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, an iPhone user planning a sushi gathering at her house can type a few blurbs describing the time and place of the event, and Apple Intelligence will help create a full invitation.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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
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He was not copied on emails or texts; many of the messages allegedly communicating Madigan’s wishes actually came through McClain or others.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cronin said Mara told him his girlfriend traffic was picking up, though the message may have been lost in translation given what happened next.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The photo shared from the vice president’s official social media accounts on Saturday featured the three Democrats the most prominently.Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers swear by the Better Homes & Gardens Three-Piece Cozy Knit Comforter Set, which is fluffy, oversized, and features a fleece-like knit and medium-weight feel.Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Sasaki has a limited window to sign with an MLB team because of a separate 45-day posting window mandated by the MLB-NPB agreement.Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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On the earnings front, banking behemoths will kick off fourth-quarter earnings season this week, with JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo posting results on Wednesday.Hakyung Kim,Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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But both can be sold for the same price, according to the brochure, which estimated that 1,000 bottles of Purezza water sold at $5 per bottle could generate $13,200 in annual profit for the seller.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The brochure says to allow about 90 minutes for the round trip and to take plenty of water, especially when hiking in the summer.Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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The fires have killed 24 people with an additional 16 people reported missing.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Cops said Michael Lewis, 55, traveled from his hometown of Denton, Texas, to the city where Clark plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, the Indianapolis Star reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Episode 2 offers a behind-the-scenes look inside the writers' room to show how pitches get approved and everything involved in making sketches into reality.Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kostas Tsimikas took to the pitch with 64 minutes and 57 seconds gone.Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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In Mexico City, on a boat in the canals of Xochimilco, the sun rose behind a puffing volcano and lit up the occasional fisherman.Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
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Almost 30 years later, my knee still puffs up with too much activity, the skin almost leathery to the touch.Megan Tady, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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