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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
PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
In the publishing industry, blurbs are somehow both incredibly important and also meaningless, given that most blurbs come through a system that connects the blurber and the book’s author, rather than being an independent, uncompromised judgment.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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
Each playlist suggestion has a descriptive blurb about the city and station, which makes for an interesting read.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
In the publishing industry, blurbs are somehow both incredibly important and also meaningless, given that most blurbs come through a system that connects the blurber and the book’s author, rather than being an independent, uncompromised judgment.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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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Surprise, Arizona In the hours, even days, after the best Royals season in a decade, an array of flattering messages flooded the phone of manager Matt Quatraro.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Stockport prevailed both times as Wrexham finished runners-up, hence those two planes flying over the Racecourse Ground in triumph with a variation of the message, ‘STFC — Champions’.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Apple reportedly plans to add cameras and AI features to upcoming Apple Watches.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Clarkson Home Cotton Throw Pillow Add a playful touch to furniture with this multi-colored cotton throw pillow that features intricate orange and blue floral details alongside a charming damask pattern.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The most job openings in San Diego County in February were for nurses, according to state data that aggregates job postings during the month.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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That this sociopathic posting style is coming out of this administration—that it has been so thoroughly mainstreamed by the right—suggests that the cultural architecture of the internet has changed.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 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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At its best, eclipse chasing is about exploring the world's remote and often overlooked areas according to a schedule set not by Instagram or glossy brochures but by where the moon's shadow happens to fall most dramatically.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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And at a major pork industry conference the same year, Elanco handed out brochures encouraging farmers to feed pigs a pair of antibiotics to make the animals grow fatter.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The decision to terminate Taylor comes less than one week after ESPN reported that Taylor has been investigated twice for inappropriate behavior directed at female staff members.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Marcus Freiberger, 45, was last heard from on Feb. 21 before he was scheduled to meet a blind date, AZ Central reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The National Weather Service’s forecast for the Sacramento area shows chances of rain throughout Monday, including right before the first pitch.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Part-owner Magic Johnson and Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks were among those in attendance, while former Dodger Kirk Gibson threw the ceremonial first pitch to World Series MVP Freddie Freeman.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The grits, however, are given a modern twist—puffed for texture, creating an exciting contrast that feels both familiar and new.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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And then a figure bursts through the foliage, puffing on a vape.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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