as in epistles
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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as in landlords
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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Recent Examples of letters
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Sohaib was found guilty at trial last week, while Muneeb pleaded guilty in April 2026—but has been furiously trying to take back his plea ever since through a series of handwritten letters to the judge.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
These letters represent symbols of God as the beginning (alpha) and the end (omega).
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Property owners received letters warning that their land might be taken through eminent domain.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Unlike many other scholarships, students are eligible for the funds without having to submit an essay, meet a minimum GPA or provide recommendation letters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Other letters by family members and friends in support of Kouri Richins were read on their behalf or delivered in court.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026
The defense presented letters asking for leniency, while a pastor described Richins as active in jail programs.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Lynch fully cooperated with the board’s investigation and the board received 11 letters of support from colleagues and patients, the order states.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Noun
Getting a lot done in a day is par for the course for Binkowski, who will graduate with eight varsity letters in four sports.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Sohaib was found guilty at trial last week, while Muneeb pleaded guilty in April 2026—but has been furiously trying to take back his plea ever since through a series of handwritten letters to the judge.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
These letters represent symbols of God as the beginning (alpha) and the end (omega).
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Property owners received letters warning that their land might be taken through eminent domain.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Unlike many other scholarships, students are eligible for the funds without having to submit an essay, meet a minimum GPA or provide recommendation letters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Other letters by family members and friends in support of Kouri Richins were read on their behalf or delivered in court.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026
The defense presented letters asking for leniency, while a pastor described Richins as active in jail programs.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Lynch fully cooperated with the board’s investigation and the board received 11 letters of support from colleagues and patients, the order states.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letters
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Parents in the bleachers commiserated about insurance battles and issues with landlords and having to relocate again and again and again.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The lawsuit also names landlords of the building where the stabbing happened and the legal guardians of the 15-year-old.—
Alice Gainer,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
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Few places symbolize the move from print to digital more than Akalla, a district of Stockholm where the ST01 data center sits at a site once occupied by the factory that prints Sweden main newspaper, Kaun says.—
Michael Weissenstein,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Inspired by the strength and history of the French monarchy, Aventus features top notes of pineapple and bergamot with heart notes of birch and patchouli and base notes of ambergris, sandalwood and oakmoss.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Amazon moved fast to board the project and the film will now be a big priority at the studio as Loeb pens the script.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yousafzai pens a portrait of a young woman discovering her identity amid immense pressure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Google inks a major contract to help the Pentagon use AI.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Volkswagen inks Iron Dome deal in defense pivot Volkswagen is pivoting from cars to military tech at one of its factories, a reflection of the challenges facing Germany’s auto sector.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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Choe writes for the Associated Press.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Letters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letters. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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