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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to feature
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blurb
Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, an iPhone user planning a sushi gathering at her house can type a few blurbs describing the time and place of the event, and Apple Intelligence will help create a full invitation.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 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
See all Example Sentences for blurb 
Noun
Spindrift Sparkling Water 24-pack (Grapefruit) $21 $20 Amazon The individual writing this particular blurb would like to claim that grapefruit Spindrift is the best Spindrift flavor and will not entertain any disputes or counterpoints on the matter.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, an iPhone user planning a sushi gathering at her house can type a few blurbs describing the time and place of the event, and Apple Intelligence will help create a full invitation.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 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
See all Example Sentences for blurb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurb
Noun
-
Additionally, campaigns were grounded in scientific evidence, conveying the message that while no tobacco product is completely safe, switching to alternatives lowers health risks, such as lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases.—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The message said Crockett was a ninth grade student.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Dodgers How the Dodgers benefit from salary deferrals and signing bonuses to build their roster Jan. 20, 2025 The outfield features Teoscar Hernández in left, National League Championship Series MVP Tommy Edman in center and professional hitter Michael Conforto, new to the team, in right.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
-
Beyond the 1904 gold medal, the RR Auctions’ sale featured 384 Olympic artifacts.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Published Tuesday, Indeed's research analyzed job postings in the region and found that annual wage growth in the euro area came in at 3.3%, but varied among individual regional markets.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
-
The catch is that the signing team will be required to pay the Swallows at least 20 percent of the value of Murakami's contract, under the posting rules.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
But both can be sold for the same price, according to the brochure, which estimated that 1,000 bottles of Purezza water sold at $5 per bottle could generate $13,200 in annual profit for the seller.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
-
The brochure says to allow about 90 minutes for the round trip and to take plenty of water, especially when hiking in the summer.—
Sheila Yount,
arkansasonline.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Manitoulin, a 663-foot freighter, became stranded on Wednesday, Jan. 22, when ice rapidly formed amid freezing temperatures off the Buffalo shoreline, the AP reports.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
-
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the Cowboys were hiring Schottenheimer, 51, to replace Mike McCarthy.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The fine cinematography by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo and subtle but pitch perfect production design by Juliana Barrreto Barreto add to the atmosphere.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2025
-
There have been some fair questions asked in recent weeks about Liverpool’s ability to beat low-block defences without a recognised No 9 on the pitch.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Dark gray smoke puffed into the sky behind him as Tiptoe the African sulcata tortoise crunched on the green lawn beneath him.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
-
Gong Yoo makes the Recruiter a figure of unchecked force in this scene, puffed up on memories of his past slaughters and still covered in the remains of his last victim, and his reactions provide this The Deer Hunter-evoking final round of Russian roulette its grotesque power.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near blurb
Cite this Entry
“Blurb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurb. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share