Thesaurus results for MISSIVE

missive

noun

ˈmi-siv

as in letter

a message on paper from one person or group to another the two old friends like to fire off missives filled with good-natured teasing and mock insults

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Recent Examples of missive Often letters to the editor are scathing missives reflecting one’s political beliefs or unhappiness with a segment of society – the wealthy, the IRS, the insurance companies, law enforcement, etc. —

Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026 That’s not enough, the MPA said in its latest missive. —

Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026 Monday’s missive was the second to reference multiple kidnappers and a possible international component, TMZ noted. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026 The missive was viewed by Deadline. —

Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for missive

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Noun

Richard Katz, former president of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners, proposed in a letter to the state board that DWP should pause its use of water from the Mono Basin.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
More than 150 clinicians are embedded in police departments serving over 250 communities across the state, Bradley highlighted in a letter to lawmakers earlier this month.

— Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026