as in message
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
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
Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Pic’s blurb: A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they’re surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
Bracey was previously arrested at the age of 48 and spent three years in prison, after which he was released to a halfway house, according to a blurb in the 2017 annual report of Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Pic’s blurb: A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they’re surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
Noun
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Lex outmaneuvers the titular hero for most of Superman, turning the public against him by uncovering the entirety of the sinister message from his Kryptonian parents and orchestrating a political conflict for personal gain.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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However, the crash landing damaged pieces of that message.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The concert also features work by Johannes Brahms and Carl Maria von Weber.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Bordeaux joined him in emphasizing the importance of consistent posting.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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However, its popularity is on the decline, according to new data from Indeed's job postings.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 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
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Job candidates needed to submit their resumes to the city by Tuesday, according to the hiring brochure put out by the recruitment firm the city hired to conduct a national search.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Around the same time, Leitha, the Kerr County sheriff, reports that 13 people have died.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Suddenly, the walls of the tunnel gave way, trapping the teen beneath the sand, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Marta Talks About Brazil’s Copa America Femenina Target With a year left on her contract with the NWSL team Orlando Pride, Marta also said that her participation at the next World Cup will depend on her technical fitness and her daily motivation to work on the pitch.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Google’s pitch for designing a chatbot for younger kids centers around safely building fluency in a technology that is already omnipresent.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The best keratosis pilaris treatment products, at a glance This one ranked best overall for its elite combination of chemical and physical exfoliants (pumice puffing beads) that leave the skin exceptionally smooth and bright.—
Talia Abbas,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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None of this is pedantic, nor is it puffed up with moral outrage.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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