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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
Mars Salazar, Ramon Ramirez, Lily Kepner, Deborah Sengupta Stith, Caleb Yum, Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Oct. 2024
Like a literary assassin. Scribner, to my surprise, was into the idea of a blurb from Eve.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 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
This story has been updated to add a Vince Staples blurb that got lost in the Zilker Park dust.
—Mars Salazar, Ramon Ramirez, Lily Kepner, Deborah Sengupta Stith, Caleb Yum, Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Oct. 2024
Like a literary assassin. Scribner, to my surprise, was into the idea of a blurb from Eve.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 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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In one series of messages provided by the Shin Bet, the target was tasked with buying gasoline to set off forest fires.Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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A lot of messages are being sent that are off text.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The banquet area would also feature a full-service bar in the northern part of the building. Restrooms, a food prep area and a freight elevator, which allows access to the basement, are included in The Emerald's plans.Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to the posting, the position is a 240-day contract beginning in January.Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tech Companies Are Optimistic About Hiring Despite a five-year low in software engineer job postings, the U.S. tech industry remains optimistic about hiring, with companies targeting an average of nearly 300 open software engineer roles, representing a 12% year-over-year increase, the report found.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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Repetitive tasks like stapling documents and stamping brochures were not stimulating enough.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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All patrons must start at will call to receive their admission ticket and brochure, which includes a list of participating locations.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
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This announcement, reported by Variety, marks Muniz's reentry into the acting industry 18 years after the series concluded in 2006.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the country has the lowest income taxes across Europe, Bloomberg reported, at just 23.5 percent of labor costs.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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One boy makes a line in the sand to mark out the pitch.Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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President Biden marked the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut on Saturday with a fresh pitch for Congress to act on gun reform legislation.Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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The mixture will puff, rise, and caramelize, setting into a freshly baked cake with some donut pieces still prevalent.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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Bake casserole: Bake until cheese is melted and egg mixture is puffed, about 30 minutes.Julia Levy, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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