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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, blurb writers don’t read the entire book before heaping praise on an author’s latest effort.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 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
The blurb for the pic directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein: Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, blurb writers don’t read the entire book before heaping praise on an author’s latest effort.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 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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The High Priestess asks you to listen to the subtle messages from your inner voice and pay attention to the signs around you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Alongside original members Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, Instant Holograms on Metal Film features contributions from Cooper Crain, Rob Frye, Ben LaMar Gay, Ric Elsworth, Holger Zapf, Marie Merlet, and Molly Read.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2025
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The immediate posting of these jobs has infuriated employees who took the deferred resignation offer out of fear that their positions would be eliminated.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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Promotion for Smile 2 included an in-world campaign for Scott’s Skye Riley including billboards, chalk stencil art, and wild postings across Los Angeles teasing that her new single was being released.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 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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City Parks Foundation presents more than 70 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 13 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs — the full lineup appears below; view the official SummerStage 2025 season announcement video here and the full season brochure here.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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Following these events, CPS HR Consulting will draft a recruitment brochure.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The girl, 10-year-old Skylar Beach, was reported missing out of Hamlin, about 46 miles northwest of Abilene, according to officials searching for the girl.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Memphis reported that Memphis police said the shooting spree began just after noon Saturday, when officers responded to a report of a shooting.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Meet Yale’s Jack Ohman, tops in ERA; UConn men probing Boston and more Yale’s Jack Ohman, with a new pitch, is Oh-67; UConn men looking to Boston, ex-Husky takes reins at CCSU, coaching legends lost.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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Selles stood in the middle of the pitch, watching on as the away end danced to Gala’s Freed from Desire, soaking it all in, having completed the task of keeping the club in the Championship.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The guests rejoice, drinks in hand, while puffing on cigarettes.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2025
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For some, the classic image of sipping cognac while puffing on a cigar still holds strong.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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