open letter

noun

Definition of open letternext
as in electronic mail

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Recent Examples of open letter The Dream ownership group of Robyn and Larry Gottesdiener, Suzanne Abair and Renee Montgomery responded with an open letter to fans on Tuesday. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 In an open letter published in February, DePaul’s president Rob Manuel, provost emerita Salma Ghanem, and executive vice president Sherri Sidler, revealed the university’s plans to close DPAM. — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for open letter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open letter
  1. electronic mail
  2. letter
  3. junk mail
  4. memorandum
  5. dispatch
  6. epistle
  7. mail
  8. memo
Noun
  • In response, seven former EEOC officials sent Lucas an open letter via electronic mail on March 18, 2025.
    — Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Eight years later, AOL introduced its own version of electronic mail services, email addresses, a Windows version and access to the rest of the Internet for its users.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of electronic mail
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
  • Cut Out Clutter Imagine a pile of junk mail on your dining room table or a nightstand overflowing with a week’s worth of water glasses.
    — Megan McCarty, The Spruce, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Toss junk mail, file important documents, and tackle any actionable items immediately.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of junk mail
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
  • Instead, this memo claims, sending people to live in institutions—away from their families, friends, and beds—is an acceptable option.
    — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Most of Mack’s official correspondence in his new job – which includes speeches, letters and memos — has likely been written by AI, according to a Miami Herald analysis using the company Pangram’s AI writing detection software.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of memo

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“Open letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20letter. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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