post·age-stamp
ˈpō-stij-ˌstamp 
: suggesting a postage stamp in size : very small
postage-stamp yards
: a government adhesive stamp or imprinted stamp for use on mail as evidence of prepayment of postage
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Vivian Wang, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
The Procedure The head of an RF microneedling applicator — which is usually about the size of a postage stamp — uses micropins to poke tiny holes in the skin surface, says Dr. Gohara.
—Audrey Noble, Allure, 15 Aug. 2023
Ukrainian officials only officially admitted to carrying out the first Crimean Bridge attack on July 9—though, the event was widely celebrated including on commemorative postage stamps.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2023
Highlights of the collection include Ann Carrington’s work inspired by the Queen Elizabeth II postage stamp, creating a large scale silhouette of the late Queen using only mother of pearl buttons, painstakingly individually sewn by hand.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
And the series of price hikes means that the cost of a postage stamp has soared much higher than inflation, which has jumped 20% in the same period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 June 2023
Since its release, this film has achieved a cult status and enduring fame: The characters were featured on a postage stamp in Ireland, and cast members went on to careers in music, forming bands like The Corrs and The Frames.
—Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
The House version of the legislation is sponsored by Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., who also sponsored a bill to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Mamie Till-Mobley, who died in 2003.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2022
The cost of Forever Stamps, the postage stamps that remain good for mailing a 1-ounce letter, regardless of rate increases, will climb 3 cents, from 63 cents to 66 cents.
—Wire Reports, oregonlive, 2 July 2023
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Read full article There was the wire clothesline in the courtyard, draped with a blue blanket cut into the size of a postage stamp.
—Vivian Wang, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
The Procedure The head of an RF microneedling applicator — which is usually about the size of a postage stamp — uses micropins to poke tiny holes in the skin surface, says Dr. Gohara.
—Audrey Noble, Allure, 15 Aug. 2023
Ukrainian officials only officially admitted to carrying out the first Crimean Bridge attack on July 9—though, the event was widely celebrated including on commemorative postage stamps.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2023
Highlights of the collection include Ann Carrington’s work inspired by the Queen Elizabeth II postage stamp, creating a large scale silhouette of the late Queen using only mother of pearl buttons, painstakingly individually sewn by hand.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
And the series of price hikes means that the cost of a postage stamp has soared much higher than inflation, which has jumped 20% in the same period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 June 2023
Since its release, this film has achieved a cult status and enduring fame: The characters were featured on a postage stamp in Ireland, and cast members went on to careers in music, forming bands like The Corrs and The Frames.
—Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
The House version of the legislation is sponsored by Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., who also sponsored a bill to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Mamie Till-Mobley, who died in 2003.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2022
The cost of Forever Stamps, the postage stamps that remain good for mailing a 1-ounce letter, regardless of rate increases, will climb 3 cents, from 63 cents to 66 cents.
—Wire Reports, oregonlive, 2 July 2023
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: a government stamp used on mail to show that postage has been paid
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