Synonyms of missive

missive

noun

ˈmi-siv 

as in letter

a message on paper from one person or group to another

the two old friends like to fire off missives filled with good-natured teasing and mock insults

Synonyms & Similar Words

• letter
• epistle
• note
• memo
• memorandum
• dispatch
• mail
• postcard
• card
• report
• communication
• open letter
• airmail
• billet-doux
• e-mail
• electronic mail
• junk mail
• encyclical
• postal card

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of missive

Levine’s missive comes amid an icy relationship with Hosseini, which has soured since the collapse of former University of Michigan President Santa Ono’s candidacy for the UF presidency. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

Heuermann wrote back, but hasn’t responded to several follow-up missives from Jesperson, according to Toulon, who spoke to The Associated Press ahead of Heuermann’s sentencing Wednesday. — Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 15 June 2026

Heuermann wrote back, but hasn't responded to several follow-up missives from Jesperson, according to Toulon, who spoke to The Associated Press ahead of Heuermann’s sentencing Wednesday. — ABC News, 13 June 2026

The June 5 missive obtained by Deadline was responding to a White Paper the Teamsters submitted to the DOJ in March laying out concerns around the merger, which is awaiting a green light from the regulator. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 June 2026