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Recent Examples of postcard
Parr went electric in 1983, inspired by John Hinde’s postcard photography and the pungent colors coming out of America in the work of Joel Meyerowitz, William Eggleston, and Stephen Shore.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
The story of how two eagles just doing eagle things became an internet sensation goes back nearly 20 years, when postcard-perfect Big Bear had no year-round eagles.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Original hardwood floors run throughout, and the property includes a two-car garage — another rarity in the dense, postcard neighborhood.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Built in 2011, the modern two-story pad affords postcard-like views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, along with three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,860 square feet of stylish interior space.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
The story of how two eagles just doing eagle things became an internet sensation goes back nearly 20 years, when postcard-perfect Big Bear had no year-round eagles.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Original hardwood floors run throughout, and the property includes a two-car garage — another rarity in the dense, postcard neighborhood.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Built in 2011, the modern two-story pad affords postcard-like views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, along with three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,860 square feet of stylish interior space.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postcard
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For the runoff, the voter registration deadline is April 27, early voting is scheduled for May 9 through May 22, and mail ballot requests must be received by May 15.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Courts typically notify individuals of jury service by mail.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The breathable, skin-friendly backing keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, while RFID-blocking material adds an extra layer of protection for cards.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Let’s start by dealing the cards face up.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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The decade was also notable for headline-making flights as Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo and later lost at sea, and pioneer airmail pilot Bob Shank settled in Indy and began revolutionizing the local air industry.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Nov. 2025
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Other modes of delivery have included sled dogs, mules, reindeer and hovercraft, but the agency’s most transformative upgrade occurred in 1918 with the development of airmail at a time when airports were still a budding concept.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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In addition to first-class stamps, the price hike will affect metered letters (from 69 cents to 74 cents), international postage (from $1.65 to $1.70) and domestic postal cards (from 56 cents to 62 cents).—
David Chiu,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Get rid of paper piles: receipts, junk mail, bags, and kids’ schoolwork Eliminate duplicates or lone items like unmatched socks, unwanted gifts, or free giveaways.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Take 10 minutes to recycle junk mail, shred outdated documents, or organize important papers into files.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Postcard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postcard. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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