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
  • The subpoenas request any documents and communications related to letters sent in July and October by federal officials to state election officials outlining the allegations about noncitizen voters.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • In all capital letters, deputes are warned not to drive the wrong way to chase someone.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of letter
Noun
  • Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones have signed an open letter in support of their Normal People scribe Sally Rooney.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Her open letter to the Johnson County Election Office had been shared more than 200 times by Thursday afternoon.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 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 district has memorandums of understanding with Porter-Starke Services, Crown Counseling and Stepping Stones, and Meridian Health.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Separately, the three law professors contacted by The Post reviewed the judge's ruling in Bakken's case, as well as portions of Gist's memorandum and the legal official's email.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorandum
Noun
  • Below, find missives on Nicki Minaj’s Gucci skirt suit by Demna—which was not provided to her by the brand—and the old style trick the Dems have adopted to appeal to us common folk.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Library of Congress has just acquired a missive from Martha Washington that speaks of her daughter’s fatal battle with seizures.
    — Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of missive
Noun
  • Postal Service spokesperson for South Florida, Debra Jean Fetterly, said USPS doesn’t believe there’s any problem or delay with mail ballot delivery.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Nearly 420,000 voters have already cast a ballot in-person or by mail during the first five weeks of early voting.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • In the wake of his selection for the Biennale, Duval-Carrié has sent a lavish postcard of sorts home to Miami.
    — Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The artist partly based the composition on his own study via a telescope from the opposite shore and partly on postcard views, Christie’s points out.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of postcard
Noun
  • Though thrust into conflict reporting, filing dispatches on tactical maneuvers and geopolitical posturing, her focus was always on people.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • All calls will initially be received by Sheriff’s Office dispatch.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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