as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another
the epistles of Saint Paul to various communities of early Christians
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The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.
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Bydebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
While hunkered down in the trenches of World War I, a Greek scholar translated some of Paul’s epistles.
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Robin Hoagland,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
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Bydebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
While hunkered down in the trenches of World War I, a Greek scholar translated some of Paul’s epistles.
—
Robin Hoagland,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for epistle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epistle
letter
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Carvalho’s resignation letter focused on accomplishments.
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Your letter reminds me of the resourcefulness and the breadth of experience that many funeral directors have.
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“Epistle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epistle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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