printed matter

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Recent Examples of printed matter There seemed to be a hunger out there for printed matter. Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2022 Riffing off that collective nature, Laila will this month launch printings.jp, a new site selling fashion-centric printed matter: magazines, photography and art books, catalogs, invitation cards, and more. Monica Kim, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for printed matter
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Voters say campaigns have muddied the waters on the issue, from contradictory direct mail campaigns to a leading ballot question.
    Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The groups have spent millions more on digital ads, text messaging and direct mail, also attacking Paxton.
    Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But the Editorial Board did not draw the obvious conclusion: charge the senders of junk mail more.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Spend a few minutes each weekend returning items to their zones, tossing junk mail and wiping down surfaces.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In a message to residents, City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto confirmed Wang has resigned from the City Council, vacating her role as mayor, following the federal charges.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
  • His message was mostly aimed at critics on the right who say the administration is backing off.
    Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Referring to your previous letter, when Israel controlled Gaza from 1967 to 2005, the average life expectancy went from 48 to 72 years.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
  • The letters were addressed to her at our hometown address.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • The fourth and final round of Charlotte’s annual PGA Tour stop will begin Sunday with Alex Fitzpatrick, mostly unknown and without a PGA Tour card less than a month ago, leading the pack.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
  • Both cards are up in price by more than 30 percent over the last 30 days with at least 30 total sales apiece.
    Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Imagine commuting inside of a postcard everyday.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
  • This intimate bed-and-breakfast, perfect for nature lovers, pairs countryside charm with postcard-worthy views.
    Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Part of Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia has reopened after a crash sent seven people to hospitals Tuesday night, according to fire dispatch.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • However, detectives found items from a vehicular burglary that happened close to the initial dispatch location.
    Sofia Saric May 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

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“Printed matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/printed%20matter. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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