billet-doux

noun

Definition of billet-douxnext
as in letter

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  1. letter
  2. open letter
  3. epistle
  4. memorandum
  5. missive
  6. mail
  7. postcard
  8. dispatch
Noun
  • When, in January 2018, Modi’s associates applied for new letters, a new official in charge asked for collateral in cash, ultimately exposing the alleged scam.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Control Without Custody Vienna did not have to send that letter.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of letter
Noun
  • In an open letter published July 1, ACI Europe and two other associations said waiting times reached five hours during peak periods.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Huang posted an open letter, which argued that open-weight models allow companies greater control over their future, spur competition and bring down pricing.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of open letter
Noun
  • 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.
    — byDebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • For example, in several Epistles, the apostle Paul speaks often about the Christian hope in God through Jesus Christ.
    — Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of epistle
Noun
  • The two countries struck a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at halting the conflict, restoring shipping traffic, launching negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and eventually loosening sanctions on Iran.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Mediators were preparing a second memorandum focused exclusively on the Strait of Hormuz, Wednesday reports indicated, potentially separating the immediate maritime crisis from the broader dispute over Iran’s nuclear activities.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorandum
Noun
  • Fresh off Jensen Huang sharing an open letter supporting open source last week, and the quasi-response from Anthropic's Dario Amodei, a pair of fresh missives made the rounds Tuesday.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Handshakes and High Fives Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon’s latest trade deadline missive includes a report that the Mariners may be willing to move RHP Emerson Hancock.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of missive
Noun
  • Anyone who has received a vote-by-mail ballot can still opt to vote in person instead.
    — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Those who bought tickets with cash or check will receive a refund via mail.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • Long before Facebook posts, text messages and emails, Aurora residents stayed connected one postcard at a time.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • If your Mediterranean travel dreams mean hopping between postcard-perfect ports aboard a private yacht—without sacrificing luxury hotel comforts—Emerald Sakara just may be your answer.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of postcard
Noun
  • City officials said malicious software infected its IT systems Friday morning, affecting 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, records and other city services.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Experts have assessed North Korea's troop dispatch has given it crucial battlefield experience as well.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dispatch
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“Billet-doux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billet-doux. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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