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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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
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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
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
Noun
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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 11-building development includes two standalone four-story town houses with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, with the rest of the units split up between condominiums and apartments, according to the brochure.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the early 1920s, tens of thousands of people across the United States, many of whom had never set foot in Florida, made down payments on unbuilt lots in the Sunshine State, lured in by fanciful brochures and fast-talking salespeople.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 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
Noun
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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
Verb
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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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That constant gnawing and sucking and puffing and chomping are all tension generators and all bring the focus back to Husk’s facial hair, the accessory that conveys how resigned the character is to his own recklessness.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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