postmistresses

Definition of postmistressesnext
plural of postmistress

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postmistresses
Noun
  • Crockett began to cultivate a national profile with a prime-time speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention and has since become one of her party’s most popular messengers, using an often brash communication style to manufacture viral moments.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Cytokines are the immune system’s chemical messengers that fire up immune cells and tell them to fight invaders, like bacteria and viruses.
    Sonya Collins, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In the inside part of the apartment building’s mailbox — accessible only to building management and mail carriers — law enforcement found notes indicating that mail should be delivered to Cynthia’s apartment for several of the pseudonyms used in the scheme, authorities said.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The city's website says homeowners need to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ensure mailboxes are accessible to mail carriers.
    Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Postmistresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postmistresses. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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