: a written communication : letter
wrote a lengthy missive to her father
Examples of missive in a Sentence
She received yet another lengthy missive from her father.
the two old friends like to fire off missives filled with good-natured teasing and mock insults
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The pamphlet published five pro-Franco missives; sixteen authors declared neutrality.
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Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Often letters to the editor are scathing missives reflecting one’s political beliefs or unhappiness with a segment of society – the wealthy, the IRS, the insurance companies, law enforcement, etc.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s not enough, the MPA said in its latest missive.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Monday’s missive was the second to reference multiple kidnappers and a possible international component, TMZ noted.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Often letters to the editor are scathing missives reflecting one’s political beliefs or unhappiness with a segment of society – the wealthy, the IRS, the insurance companies, law enforcement, etc.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s not enough, the MPA said in its latest missive.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Monday’s missive was the second to reference multiple kidnappers and a possible international component, TMZ noted.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for missive
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“Missive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missive. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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