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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
Noun
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The Washington Post also reported on Friday that similar messages went out at other agencies and departments starting on Thursday.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, campaigns were grounded in scientific evidence, conveying the message that while no tobacco product is completely safe, switching to alternatives lowers health risks, such as lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases.—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The show featured performances with David Bowie and Bryan Adams.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Asprey Morgan bag features a top handle—a sophisticated feature Kate seems to gravitate toward with her bags—with gold hardware in a deep cranberry color.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 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
Verb
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Deadline first reported that production was paused on the third and final season of the drama show in September after the news of allegations broke over the summer.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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Tech behemoths Microsoft and Meta are also reporting, and Cramer called both companies’ quarters wild cards.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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The fine cinematography by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo and subtle but pitch perfect production design by Juliana Barrreto Barreto add to the atmosphere.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2025
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There have been some fair questions asked in recent weeks about Liverpool’s ability to beat low-block defences without a recognised No 9 on the pitch.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Dark gray smoke puffed into the sky behind him as Tiptoe the African sulcata tortoise crunched on the green lawn beneath him.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gong Yoo makes the Recruiter a figure of unchecked force in this scene, puffed up on memories of his past slaughters and still covered in the remains of his last victim, and his reactions provide this The Deer Hunter-evoking final round of Russian roulette its grotesque power.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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