letter 1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈle-tər How to pronounce letter (audio)
Definition of letternext
as in epistle
a message on paper from one person or group to another he faithfully wrote her a letter every week they were apart

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letter

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈle-tər How to pronounce letter (audio)
as in landlord
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another it is the letter of the apartment—not the lessee—who is responsible for basic repair and upkeep

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letter

3 of 3

verb

as in to write

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Recent Examples of letter
Noun
Carter said Buzbee had sent him two demand letters in early November 2024 seeking money to resolve the allegations privately. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Jones notes that actual letters found on Ball after his arrest, written to sustain the rebellion’s spirit, appeal to archetypal figures of the working land, including ploughmen like the one Garfield plays. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
Colorist Jordie Bellaire, lettered Tom Napolitano, designer Dylan Todd, and editor Steve Foxe make up the rest of the creative team. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026 Century City Valentine's collection with Peanuts Sugarfina While Sugarfina offers a wide range of Valentine’s Day treats, the standout is the Peanuts x Sugarfina love letters candy tasting collection. — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for letter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letter
  1. epistle
  2. landlord
  3. write
  4. note
  5. pen
  6. memo
  7. print
  8. pencil
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
  • Before committing to any adhesive wall decor ideas, renters should review their lease or get written approval from the landlord.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Language in your next lease renewal covering accent walls, hardware swaps or pre-move-out inspections, a signal that landlords are formalizing what has been an informal negotiation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of landlord
Verb
  • James Horncastle wrote a really great guide on what to expect.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A financial conversation may reveal more than what’s written on the bill.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of write
Noun
  • When a car gets flagged, the racing team gets a note (copied to the FIA) and a short window to fix it.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The high note Giuliani left office on — after mulling avenues to stay in office past the limitation — burnished his public profile with lucrative results, said his 1993 campaign press secretary Ken Frydman.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • Casting is by Obsession‘s Skyler Zurn, with Mescudi also penning the film’s score.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor had penned the initials NY and DC onto his wristband, for the cities directly hit by the hatred.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of pen
Noun
  • The memo cited a Law Department estimate of about 35,000 potential plaintiffs — roughly 10,000 of whom were expected to file claims — as a result of the September 11 attacks and outlined legislative options to limit the city’s legal liability.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Maybe Western Michigan can print out the memo and hang it in its locker room.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of memo
Verb
  • The fact that they were printed as direct quotes from me is unacceptable and untenable.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Scientists also used a three-arm robotic system to print a steel pressure vessel with complex domed geometry.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of print
Verb
  • Filling the tanks at today’s prices does not pencil out for a trader, yet should happen anyway, because the alternative is negotiating with your suppliers at the height of winter.
    — John Kerry, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
  • For business, long-term growth forecasts can indicate whether major capital spending plans pencil out, as well as whether the company should target higher-end products or lower-cost alternatives.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of pencil

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“Letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letter. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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