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Recent Examples of pen pal
This may entail weekly video calls, yearly visits, or even a pen pal type exchange via traditional mail.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
Luna cited examples of crackdowns on Monday, including a bust on an incarcerated man running a prostitution ring from prison through a pen pal system.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In the fifth book in the series, To Sir Phillip, With Love, Eloise becomes pen pal with Sir Philip Crane and eventually falls in love with him.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
Instead, an innocent pen pal relationship blossoms into something more profound.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
Luna cited examples of crackdowns on Monday, including a bust on an incarcerated man running a prostitution ring from prison through a pen pal system.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In the fifth book in the series, To Sir Phillip, With Love, Eloise becomes pen pal with Sir Philip Crane and eventually falls in love with him.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
Instead, an innocent pen pal relationship blossoms into something more profound.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pen pal
Noun
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Cage stars as protagonist Ben Reilly, also known by his alter ego, The Spider, in Prime Video’s new TV series Spider-Noir.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Japan’s Sanrio first introduced the adorable feline in 1974 and quickly unleashed a merchandising juggernaut, with entire stores devoted to thousands of items branded with Hello Kitty and her friends, such as Dear Daniel and superhero alter ego Ichigoman.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Simply dampen it and wipe it across any of your leafy pals who have accumulated a coating over time.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
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But the town has been plagued by a string of mysterious disappearances – and Michael’s new group of goth-rockin’, night-owl pals just might be the cause.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Noun
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In the first Manitou film, Herbig played Abahachi, chief of the Apache, who is inseparable from his blood brother Ranger (Christian Tramitz) since the latter saved Abahachi from a speeding train at an unguarded railroad crossing.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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The film examines the exhilarating and uncanny experience of meeting a blood brother for the first time in adulthood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Much more fun to natter away with your travel buddy.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The film starts as a buddy comedy, with Niki helping out his elderly mentor, Harry, played by Dustin Hoffman, on tuning gigs.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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And be clear with your partner.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Relations with partners, spouses and close friends are warm and supportive.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, sales at its intimates brand Aerie spiked during the quarter.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Pen pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pen%20pal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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