epistles

plural of epistle
as in letters
a message on paper from one person or group to another the epistles of Saint Paul to various communities of early Christians

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Recent Examples of epistles 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 While hunkered down in the trenches of World War I, a Greek scholar translated some of Paul’s epistles. — Robin Hoagland, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
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letters
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  • To [React with exaggerated surprise] is to DO A DOUBLE TAKE — as in, to take out double letters (not consecutive ones, mind you).
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dozens of lobbyists and strategists also received letters informing them that the agency had spied on them as part of its years-long investigation.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Epistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epistles. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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