pen pals

Definition of pen palsnext
plural of pen pal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pen pals
Noun
  • Duality comes up a lot in Cameron’s work—alter egos, inner contradictions, mirror images.
    Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Meta was telling us that the future of social media would be immersive, like a giant Zoom call populated by digital alter egos that can interact and play games and buy stuff from one another for … fun?
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Lena Marie contacted the center on Antusas’ behalf when the two were just friends.
    Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Users can explore articles, product guides and advice from editors, medical professionals and patients, as well as create their own registry for family and friends to shop from.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Bury says her opponent is more interested in cozying up to her political pals than tackling the complicated MWRD business at hand.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For Cochran — who was mentored by celebrity chef Marc Forgione and now counts him among her buddies — friends and family are at her core.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The king certainly won't attack his buddies.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Collaboration with the school district and community partners helps ensure that our goals are aligned and our impact is meaningful.
    Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The agent and his colleagues briefly surrounded her car before driving off without detaining her.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • In his role overseeing the AI program at Cristo Rey, Taus conducts professional development with his colleagues on a regular basis.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The passing of his striking mother at age 35 from breast cancer, a woman who attracted many of his elementary school chums to vie for a spot in her carpool, devastated a young Felder at the dawn of his teen years.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The shot was redirected home by Marchment, ingratiating him with his new chums.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Alouette and her comrades pursue a different life but do not seek it for everyone, which feels right not just for their era but for their experience of trauma.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Pen pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pen%20pals. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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