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Recent Examples of pen pal
Who knows, maybe one of those adoring pen pals got a reply not long after this was taken?
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
When looking for a pen pal, start with family and friends.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The actress and musician reportedly met at camp as pre-teens and became pen pals to keep in touch.
—Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
With so much time apart, the two returned to their pen pal roots.
—Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
When looking for a pen pal, start with family and friends.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The actress and musician reportedly met at camp as pre-teens and became pen pals to keep in touch.
—Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
With so much time apart, the two returned to their pen pal roots.
—Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pen pal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pen pal
Noun
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Mustaine posted the announcement via his alter ego, Vic Rattlehead.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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Holland’s run as Peter Parker and his webbed alter ego began with 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the photos, Thompson is seen playing baseball alongside his family and friends — and in one photo, poses in the dugout with his arm around Megan, 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And with all due respect to all of my friends who make TV, there is no reason these shows can’t be on every year.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The topics their younger pals have started to mention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The musical rendition of the 1997 cult classic, starring Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow as ditzy pals who engineer a comeback at their titular 10-year reunion, will play Stage 42 beginning Oct. 14 ahead of opening night on Oct. 28.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Known as the Lotus Elise's blood brother, the VX220 was built from 2000 to 2005.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2024
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Trending The Milli Vanilli story is a lot like how Monsters presents Erik and Lyle: two blood brothers trapped in a miserable lie, with nobody to trust except each other, vulnerable but hiding behind a glam facade.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2024
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Still, the studio ultimately passed on the raunchy comedy about a pack of male dogs’ last hurrah the night before their buddy Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) is to be neutered.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a twist, the kidnappers mistakenly snatch Trey’s buddy Kyle (Elijah Wright) – the son of King’s driver and childhood friend Paul (Jeffrey Wright) – but the deal for Kyle's life remains.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Prepare for new attribution models — work with payment providers and data partners to maintain visibility when agents are in the loop.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The search for Top involved over 50 personnel, including local police units and partner agencies, and employed ATVs, drones, and helicopter support, police said in an update on July 31.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Santal, in South Asia, believed that witches (always female) copulated with spirit familiars and devoured the organs of children.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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Doncic arrived at Dyckman at 8:11 p.m., making his grand entrance just after the first game ended, and didn’t leave until 90 minutes later — an eternity for a superstar in a setting this intimate.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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In intimates, the fibers are sought after by renowned brands like Triumph for their even surface and gentle hand feel.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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“Pen pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pen%20pal. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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