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
Michael Pasek, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
The blurb had cited the role of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in military reshuffles and tensions between military and civilian interests.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 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
Compared to white Christians who did not read anything, white Christians who read the blurb about anti-Christian bias perceived greater anti-white bias.
—Michael Pasek, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
The blurb had cited the role of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in military reshuffles and tensions between military and civilian interests.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 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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The 10-year-old children, named Eryk and Kuba, found a message in a bottle — a handwritten love letter from 1959 — while recently walking near a beach, according to UPI.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary under Biden, has also described the Democratic brand as being in need of repair, prescribing a message that is not simply focused on opposing President Donald Trump.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
Verb
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For example, around 2014, the Archive Center posted a blog featuring a William Stiles photograph of an Innu man, Thommy Mestokosho, playing a guitar.—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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One handy by-product of this prolific posting schedule?—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Consider these format guidelines: Best choice: Use Microsoft Word (.docx) for maximum compatibility Good alternative: Choose PDF for modern ATS systems Always check: Review job posting requirements for specific formats Avoid: Skip uncommon formats like .pages, .rtf, or image files.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 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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The 2020 sales brochure noted that the plane was due for a landing gear overhaul in 2024 and a 12-year check in 2027.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The league had delivered on the ambitious promise of its brochure.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lovato paired it with a long cathedral-style veil, which Vogue reported was made from ivory tulle.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Interstate 435 Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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Granted, Suárez hadn’t thrown a pitch above 93.3 mph, but Strider had eight at 96.0-96.8 mph.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Three skateboarders — all in their 60s — made a pitch for the skate bowl project at a city Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in August.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The two-time major champion has celebrated several team wins puffing a stogie; most notably at the 2022 and 2024 Presidents Cup victories.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Despite Wharton puffing his chest in a terrifying bid to control his new wife, however, Serena fights back.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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